Business
For tax collection, banks will be open on Saturday and Sunday.
In order to help taxpayers pay their taxes and government duties on time, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared that a few commercial bank branches nationwide will stay open on Saturday and Sunday.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) requested the action, according to a notification from SBP’s External Communications Department.
On May 23 and 24, 2026, branches of all commercial banks will be open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Additionally, until the special clearing of government transactions through NIFT is finished, the central bank has directed all banks to maintain the appropriate branches open.
Additionally, taxpayers are guaranteed continuous access to all online payment channels, such as ATMs, mobile applications, internet banking, and other digital platforms.