SBP announces Eidul Azha 2026 holidays for banks
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KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that its offices will remain closed from May 26 to 28, 2026 (Tuesday to Thursday) in observance of the public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha. The closure is in line with the national holiday schedule, and normal operations are expected to resume on May 29, 2026 (Friday). The SBP has advised the public and banking institutions to plan their transactions accordingly during this period. Earlier, the federal government on Wednesday announced the schedule of public holidays for Eidul Azha 2026. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved three holidays starting from May 26 to May 29. “In continuation of Cabinet Division’s circular No. 10-01/2025-Min-II dated 19th January, 2026 regarding Public and Optional Holidays for the year 2026, it is notified that the Prime Minister has been pleased to declared 26th, 27th, and 28th May, 2026 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) as public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha,” read the notification.