Banks to remain closed on Friday

The State Bank of Pakistan, all commercial banks and financial institutions will remain closed on Friday, May 1, on the occasion of Labour Day

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Apr, 2026) The State Bank of Pakistan, all commercial banks and financial institutions will remain closed on Friday, May 1, on the occasion of Labour Day.

“The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on May 1, 2026 (Friday) being a public holiday on the occasion of

Labour Day, as declared by the Government of Pakistan”, the central bank announced in a statement.

Subsequently, all banks, Micro Finance Banks and Development Finance Institutions will remain closed on Friday

on the account of the Labour Day.