Pakistani banks will not be open on this day.

On the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH, all banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and microfinance banks (MFBs) would be closed for public transactions in order to deduct zakat, according to a statement released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Within the coming few days, the central bank is anticipated to make a formal announcement in this respect. Except for transactions involving public affairs, bank staff will still need to report to work as usual and perform their official obligations.

The crescent moon is predicted to be seen on the evening of March 1, 2025, marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan in Pakistan.

On February 28 at 5:45 PM Pakistan Standard Time, the new moon is predicted to come out, according to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).

In order to expedite the Zakat deduction, which is required by the nation’s banking regulations, it has long been customary to observe a bank holiday on the first day of Ramadan.