Pakistan’s financial sector, including banks and the stock market, will remain closed for four consecutive days due to Eid-ul-Fitr and Pakistan Day holidays.
The extended break combines public holidays with the weekly off, delaying trading and banking operations.
According to official announcements, both the government and private financial sector will remain closed for four days on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and Pakistan Day.
Institutions including the State Bank of Pakistan, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), banks, and other financial institutions will observe the holidays during this period.
Eid holidays on March 20 and 21
Eid-ul-Fitr holidays will be observed on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21. During these days, all banking services, stock trading, and financial operations across the country will remain suspended.
The holidays will extend further due to the weekly off on Sunday, followed by the Pakistan Day public holiday on March 23. This combination results in a continuous four-day closure of the financial sector.
Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, March 24, after the holiday period concludes. The Pakistan Stock Exchange will restart trading, while the State Bank, commercial banks, and financial institutions will also resume regular operations on the same day.
Impact on financial activity
The extended closure is expected to temporarily pause financial activity, including stock trading and banking transactions. However, operations are set to return to normal immediately after the holidays, ensuring minimal long-term disruption.
