SBP notifies bank holidays for Eid-ul-Azha 2026
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The State Bank of Pakistan, its allied offices, public sector and private banks, and development financial institutions will remain closed from May 26 to May 28, 2026 (Tuesday to Thursday) on account of public holidays for Eid-ul-Azha. “The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed from 26th to 28th May, 2026 (Tuesday to Thursday), being public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha”, the SBP stated in a press release on Friday. The SBP, its allied offices, public sectors, private banks, and development financial institutions will resume working on Friday, May 29, after Eid-ul-Azha holidays. SBP’s foreign reserves jump by $1.21 billion to $17.08 billion