Karachi, July 11, 2024: Pakistan Banks to Close for Two Days on Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram) on 16 and 17 July, 2024.
“The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on July 16th and 17th, 2024 (Tuesday & Wednesday) due to public holidays for Ashura (9th & 10th Moharram 1446 A.H),” stated the regulator in a notice issued on Wednesday.
The federal government has declared a two-day holiday on July 16th and 17th, 2024, to observe Ashura on the 9th and 10th of Muharram.
“[…] the Prime Minister has declared 16th and 17th July, 2024 (Tuesday and Wednesday) as public holidays for Ashura (9th & 10th Moharram 1446 AH),” stated a notification issued by the Cabinet Division.
Ashura will be observed in Pakistan on July 17 (Wednesday), with Muslims worldwide commemorating the occasion with grief and sorrow.
In addition, the federal government has authorized the deployment of armed forces nationwide to ensure security during the month of Muharram.
