Web Desk: Banks across Pakistan will remain closed for three consecutive days from November 7 to 9 due to weekly holidays and the public holiday marking Iqbal Day, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced.
According to details, the central bank has declared Monday, November 9, 2026, a public holiday for all banks across the country to mark the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the national poet and philosopher of Pakistan.
In an official circular issued to all commercial banks, microfinance banks and development finance institutions, the State Bank confirmed that all banks would remain closed for public dealings on November 9.
Consequently, customers will not be able to access routine banking services or conduct in-person financial transactions at bank branches on the day.
Meanwhile, the holiday will extend the usual weekend break, resulting in three consecutive days of bank closures from November 7 to 9.
However, banking operations and regular financial dealings will resume across the country on Tuesday, November 10, following the Iqbal Day holiday.
The annual observance of Iqbal Day commemorates the birth of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, whose philosophical and literary contributions played a significant role in inspiring the idea of Pakistan.
