KARACHI – Banks across Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on March 12, 2024 on first day of Ramadan 2024.
A circular shared by State Bank said “Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1445 A.H., which shall be observed as a ‘Bank Holiday’ for deduction of Zakat”.
It said allied offices and commercial banks will remain closed for public dealing on Tuesday (Ramadan 01) on account of ‘Bank Holiday’ for purpose of deduction of Zakat.
It said “All banks/DFIs/MFBs shall, therefore, remain closed for public dealing on the aforementioned date. All employees of the banks/DFIs/MFBs will attend the office on Bank Holiday treating it as a normal working day.
