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Prize Bond Draw Dates & Cities Announced for 2026

The National Savings has officially released the Prize Bond Draw Schedule for the calendar year 2026. Issued from Islamabad, this schedule covers all draws from January 2026 through December 2026.

Issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), prize bonds remain one of Pakistan’s most popular investment options. They combine savings with a chance to win significant cash rewards, attracting millions of investors nationwide.

If you hold government securities, mark these dates on your calendar. The schedule includes details for both regular prize bonds and the high-value Premium Prize Bonds.

Regular Prize Bonds Schedule 2026

The government has outlined a specific timeline for standard denominations ranging from Rs. 100 to Rs. 1,500. Draws will take place across major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar.

Here is the complete breakdown for Regular Prize Bonds:

Rs. 1,500/- Prize Bond:

Date/Day City
16-02-2026 (Monday) Lahore
15-05-2026 (Friday) Sialkot
17-08-2026 (Monday) Faislabad
16-11-2026 (Monday) Hyderabad

Rs. 750/- Prize Bond:

Date/Day City
15-01-2026 (Thursday) Peshawar
15-04-2026 (Wednesday) Quetta
15-07-2026 (Wednesday) Lahore
15-10-2026 (Thursday) Rawalpindi

Rs. 200/- Prize Bond:

Date/Day City
16-03-2026 (Monday) Faislabad
15-06-2026 (Monday) Karachi
15-09-2026 (Tuesday) Muzaffarabad
15-12-2026 (Tuesday) Peshawar

Rs. 100/- Prize Bond:

Date/Day City
16-02-2026 (Monday) Karachi
15-05-2026 (Friday) Hyderabad
17-08-2026 (Monday) Multan
16-11-2026 (Monday) Faisalabad

Premium Prize Bonds Schedule 2026

For investors holding high-net-worth bonds, the National Savings has scheduled quarterly draws for the Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 25,000 denominations. These draws occur in March, June, September, and December.

Here is the complete breakdown for Premium Prize Bonds:

Rs. 40,000/- Prize Bond:

Date/Day City
10-03-2026 (Tuesday) Rawalpindi
10-06-2026 (Wednesday) Muzaffarabad
10-09-2026 (Thursday) Sialkot
10-12-2026 (Thursday) Lahore

Rs. 25,000/- Prize Bond:

Date/Day City
10-03-2026 (Tuesday) Multan
10-06-2026 (Wednesday) Peshawar
10-09-2026 (Thursday) Quetta
10-12-2026 (Thursday) Karachi

Important Guidelines

The National Savings enforces specific rules regarding public holidays. If a scheduled draw falls on a public holiday, the department will hold the draw on the following working day.

This schedule was authorised by the National Savings Officer on October 21, 2025. Copies have been distributed to the State Bank of Pakistan and regional directorates to ensure transparency.