The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a bank holiday on Monday, March 23, on the occasion of ‘Pakistan Day’.
“The [SBP] will remain closed on March 23, 2026 (Monday) being public holiday on the occasion of ‘Pakistan Day’ as declared by the Government of Pakistan,” the central bank said on Monday.
The nation celebrates Pakistan Day every year on March 23 to commemorate the adoption of the Lahore Resolution on the same day in 1947, which called for the creation of an independent sovereign state for the Muslims of the sub-continent.
The historic event took place at Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore, marking a significant development in the achievement of a separate country.With the announcement of March 23 as a bank holiday, bank employees will enjoy a four-day holiday this Eidul Fitr.
The government has announced Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, as Eidul Fitr holidays, while March 22 falls on Sunday, followed by the March 23 holiday.Experts have suggested that Eidul Fitr is likely to fall on March 21, with Pakistanis expected to observe a 30-day Ramazan.
