Banks in Pakistan will be closed on this date.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and other public and private financial institutions nationwide will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

The central bank declared that December 25 will be recognized as a national holiday in commemoration of the 148th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.

December 25 possesses considerable cultural and historical significance in Pakistan. Quaid-e-Azam Day is commemorated with rituals, tributes, and contemplations on the principles and vision of the nation’s founder.