All banks to stay closed on May 28



State Bank of Pakistan building in this undated image. — AFP
State Bank of Pakistan building in this undated image. — AFP

In observance of Youm-e-Takbeer, all banks across the country will remain closed on May 28 (Wednesday).

The Government of Pakistan has declared a public holiday to commemorate the nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998 — a historic milestone that marked the country’s emergence as a nuclear power.

“The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on May 28, 2025 (Wednesday) being public holiday on the occasion of “Youm-e-Takbeer”, as declared by the Government of Pakistan,” a notification issued by the central bank read.

State Bank of Pakistan notification on May 23, 2025. — X/@StateBank_Pak

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