Banks And Financial Institutions to Remain Closed from August 14 to 16

Banks and financial institutions will observe the Independence Day holiday on Friday, August 14, followed by the regular weekend. The Pakistan Stock Exchange will also remain closed on August 14.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a public holiday notification for Friday, August 14, 2026, on the occasion of Independence Day. The notification applies to banks, Development Finance Institutions and Microfinance Banks. The SBP listed the holiday in its circular issued on August 10.

The federal government has also listed August 14 as a public holiday in its 2026 holiday calendar. Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, will follow the regular weekly schedule.

Bank and PSX Services

Customers will not have access to regular branch services on Friday. Banks will resume normal branch operations after the weekend.

ATMs and digital banking channels can continue to provide services during the closure. Availability may vary between banks.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has also listed Friday, August 14, as an Independence Day holiday. The exchange calendar marks it as a one-day market closure.

The three-day break therefore covers the August 14 public holiday and the regular Saturday and Sunday holidays. Customers who need branch-based banking services should plan their transactions before the closure.