Banks to Remain Closed on November 9

Banks throughout Pakistan will remain closed for three consecutive days, with the weekend, Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, followed by a public holiday on Monday, November 9, in observance of Allama Iqbal Day.

Key points

• After the federal government's declaration of a public holiday, the State Bank of Pakistan remarked it will remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026.
• The holiday commemorates the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistan's national poet.
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• Banking services involving public dealings will remain suspended for the day.

After the federal government's declaration of a public holiday, the State Bank of Pakistan remarked it will remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026. SBP Governor Makes Significant Announcement Concerning Climate Financing.

In a circular issued on November 3, the central bank informed the presidents and chief executives of all banks, development finance institutions (DFIs) and microfinance banks (MFBs) that the holiday would apply to November 9. Banking services involving public dealings will remain suspended for the day.

Notably, the holiday commemorates the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistan's national poet. This person was born on November 9, 1877. Normal banking operations are projected to resume on Tuesday, November 10. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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