The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that all banks across the country will remain closed for public transactions on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of a "Bank Holiday".
Therefore, all banks, development financial institutions, and microfinance banks across the country will remain closed for public transactions on Jan 1, 2025.
The announcement clarified that while public transactions will not be processed, all employees of banks, financial institutions, and microfinance banks are required to attend work as per their routine schedules.
During this time, customers are advised to plan their financial activities accordingly, as banking services like cash withdrawals, deposits, and other over-the-counter transactions will be unavailable.