Bank Holidays in Pakistan February 2026 – Full Schedule (SBP Official Update)

Bank Holidays in Pakistan February 2026 ka schedule jaanna bohat zaroori hai, especially un logon ke liye jo bank transactions, business payments, cheques clearance, salary transfers, aur online payments plan karte hain. February 2026 mein Pakistan ke banks mein 2 official holidays observe kiye jayenge, jin mein branch services band rahengi.

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) ki holiday policy ke mutabiq, in holidays ke din commercial banks, microfinance banks, aur development finance institutions public dealing ke liye band rahengi. Lekin customers ke liye relief ki baat yeh hai ke ATMs, mobile banking apps, aur internet banking services normally work karti rahengi.

Is article mein aapko February 2026 ke bank holidays ka complete schedule, Zakat deduction holiday details, Kashmir Solidarity Day holiday info, digital banking services, aur official SBP confirmation ke sath full guide milegi.

Bank Holidays in Pakistan February 2026 – Complete Schedule

February 2026 mein Pakistan mein banks ke liye confirm holidays ye hain:

📌 Note: Branches band hongi lekin ATMs aur online banking active rahegi.

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1) Kashmir Solidarity Day – Bank Holiday on 5 February 2026

5 February 2026 (Thursday) ko Pakistan mein Kashmir Solidarity Day observe kiya jata hai. Yeh ek national public holiday hai jo poore Pakistan mein apply hota hai.

SBP ke official holiday schedule ke mutabiq:

✅ All commercial banks closed
✅ Microfinance banks closed
✅ Development finance institutions closed
✅ Public dealing not available

Important Points

• Bank branches par cash deposit/withdrawal possible nahi hoga

• Cheque clearance aur branch processing delay ho sakti hai

• Online banking, ATM aur mobile apps available rahengi

• Offices aur educational institutes bhi mostly band hotay hain

2) Zakat Deduction Bank Holiday – 18 February 2026

18 February 2026 (Wednesday) ko Pakistan mein Zakat deduction ke liye bank holiday observe hoti hai. Is holiday ko “Bank-only holiday” kaha jata hai, kyun ke:

📌 Branch public dealing ke liye band hoti hai
📌 Lekin bank staff internal processing ke liye duty par hota hai

Zakat deduction ka process Ramadan ke start ke qareeb hota hai aur SBP banking system ke through eligible accounts se zakat deduct karwata hai.

Key Highlights

• Public transactions branch par band

• Internal banking operations continue

• Online transfers aur ATM withdrawals available

• Cheques aur interbank processing delay ho sakti hai

⚠️ Note: Zakat deduction moon sighting aur official announcement ke mutabiq adjust bhi ho sakti hai.

Regional Holiday Update – Basant Festival in Punjab

Punjab province mein, especially Lahore mein, kabhi kabhi Basant festival ki wajah se regional holidays observe hoti hain. February 2026 mein kuch reports ke mutabiq 6 February 2026 ko Punjab mein limited closure ho sakti hai.

📌 Important:

• Yeh nationwide holiday nahi hoti

• Sirf local Punjab branches affected hoti hain

• Official confirmation sirf SBP notification se valid hoti hai

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Digital Banking and ATM Services During Bank Holidays

Bank holidays ke din customers ko tension lene ki zaroorat nahi, kyun ke SBP ke rules ke mutabiq:

✅ ATMs working
✅ Mobile banking apps active
✅ Internet banking available
✅ Utility bills online pay ho sakte hain
✅ Funds transfer normally hota hai

Available Services

• Cash withdrawal (ATM)

• Balance inquiry

• Mobile top-up

• Bill payment (electricity, gas, internet)

• Online transfers (IBFT)

Why Bank Holidays Matter for Planning

Agar aapko pehle se bank holiday ka pata ho, to aap apne financial matters properly plan kar sakte hain.

Benefits

• Salary aur business payments time par manage ho jate hain

• Cheque clearance delay avoid hoti hai

• Cash needs pehle se arrange ki ja sakti hain

• Zakat deduction planning easy hoti hai

• Late fees aur penalties se bach sakte hain

Official SBP Bank Holiday Source

Agar aap confirm holiday notification check karna chahte hain to SBP ki official website visit karein:

🌐 State Bank of Pakistan (Official):
https://www.sbp.org.pk

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(Important Note)

This article is written for public awareness based on the official holiday schedule and banking rules issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Customers are advised to confirm the latest bank holiday notification from SBP official website before visiting their bank branch.

📌 Official Source: https://www.sbp.org.pk

FAQs – Bank Holidays in Pakistan February 2026

Q1: February 2026 mein banks kitne din band rahenge?

Ans: February 2026 mein 2 official bank holidays hain (5 Feb aur 18 Feb).

Q2: 5 February ko banks kyun band hongi?

Ans: Kashmir Solidarity Day public holiday hai is liye banks nationwide closed hongi.

Q3: 18 February ko banks kyun band hongi?

Ans: 18 February ko Zakat deduction bank holiday hoti hai.

Q4: Kya ATM bank holiday ke din work karega?

Ans: Yes, ATMs fully functional rahengi.

Q5: Kya mobile banking apps chalengi?

Ans: Yes, mobile apps aur internet banking available rahengi.

Q6: Kya 18 Feb holiday nationwide hai?

Ans: Yes, lekin yeh public holiday nahi hoti, sirf bank branches public dealing ke liye band hoti hain.

Q7: Basant holiday Pakistan mein official hoti hai?

Ans: Basant holiday regional hoti hai, sirf Punjab ke kuch areas mein possible hoti hai.

Q8: Official bank holiday list kahan se check kar sakte hain?

Ans: SBP official website: https://www.sbp.org.pk

Conclusion

Bank Holidays in Pakistan February 2026 schedule ke mutabiq, Pakistan mein banks 5 February (Kashmir Solidarity Day) aur 18 February (Zakat Deduction Bank Holiday) ko public dealing ke liye band rahengi. Is ke bawajood customers ATM, mobile banking aur internet banking services use kar sakte hain.

Agar aapko payments, salary transfers, ya business transactions plan karne hain to pehle se holiday schedule follow karein aur SBP official updates check karte rahen.

Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only. Holiday schedule may change according to SBP notifications. Always verify through official SBP website.

By: Ehsaas bisp info
Updated On: Friday, February 6, 2026
Category: Pakistan News / Banking Updates