KARACHI – All banks across Pakistan will remain closed on Wednesday, May 28, in observance of Youm-e-Takbeer.
The government has declared a public holiday to commemorate the successful nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998 — a significant milestone in the nation’s history that marked its emergence as a nuclear power.
According to a notification issued by the State Bank of Pakistan, “The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on May 28, 2025 (Wednesday) being public holiday on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, as declared by the Government of Pakistan.”