KARACHI: Banks across Pakistan will remain closed for three consecutive days, from Saturday, November 7, to Monday, November 9, after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declared a public holiday on Iqbal Day.
The central bank announced the holiday for Monday, November 9, 2026, to mark the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the thinker of Pakistan and Poet of the East. The closure applies to all banks nationwide.
In a circular sent to commercial banks, microfinance banks, development finance institutions and their presidents, the central bank directed that all public dealing premises and banking services remain closed on November 9.
The holiday falls after the weekly off days, extending the closure to three days. Banks will be shut from Saturday, November 7, through Monday, November 9. Regular banking operations and financial dealings will resume on Tuesday, November 10, across all banks.
