As the holy month of Ramadan begins, authorities have announced official working hours for banks and government offices across Pakistan. This is particularly important for the first day, as many people check office hours to avoid arriving at closed doors.
Bank Timings
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM -3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM -12:30 PM
No break is allowed in between as per notification issued by SBP.
Govt Official Timings
Following are the revised timings for the month of Ramadan, 2026.
Sindh
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am -4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am -1:00 pm
A daily prayer break is observed from 1:00 pm -1:30 pm.
The revised schedule applies to provincial departments, autonomous institutions, local councils, and private organizations under Sindh administration.
Punjab
Offices observing a five-day schedule will function . Those operating six days a week will remain open from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday- Thursday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Friday: 9: 00 AM- 12:30 PM
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Monday- Thursday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Friday: 9: 00 AM- 12:30 PM
Those operating six days a week will remain open from 9:00 AM -2:00 PM
Balochistan
Monday- Thursday: 9:00 AM-3:0 PM
Friday: 9: 00 AM- 12:30 PM
Those operating six days a week will remain open from 9:00 AM -2:00 PM
Passport & Public Service Timings Across Pakistan
For passport offices, NADRA centers, and other public service counters, the timings during Ramzan 2026 are:
Monday to Thursday: Public dealing & token issuance 9:00 am -2:00 pm; office hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday: Public dealing & token issuance 9:00 am -12:30 pm; office hours 8:30 am -4:30 pm
Exceptions include major centers in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.
Daily prayer breaks are observed between 1:00 pm -1:30 pm.
With office hours ending earlier, planning your commute around Iftar is key. Citizens can check exact sunset times for their city using our Ramadan Calendar, helping to organize daily schedules efficiently during the holy month.