State Bank announces closure of banks

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced a public holiday on September 29 on the occasion of Eid Milad-ul-Nabi.

As per SBP issued statement, all banks will remain closed on that day.

The public was made notified of the vacation by the SBP in a statement on September 26.

According to the announcement, the decision to make September 29 a public holiday was made in conformity with the government's decision to make Eid Milad-ul-Nabi a public holiday.

Eid Milad-ul-Nabi is a Muslim holiday that commemorates the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). 

#SBP will remain closed on September 29, 2023 on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi SAW.https://t.co/5bck2fdsqo#SBPPressRelease pic.twitter.com/bA4w2oewNZ

— SBP (@StateBank_Pak) September 26, 2023