Business Practices in Pakistan

Opening hours and bank holidays

General Information: Kwintessential, Pakistani culture and customs
Commisceo Global, Guide of Pakistan
Doing Business Guide, Doing business in Pakistan
Cultural Atlas, Business culture in Pakistan
Opening Hours and Days: Private offices: 9h to 17h30 (Monday to Friday).

Government offices: 8h to 15h (Monday to Thursday), 8h to 12h30 (Friday) – close early due to Friday prayers, 8h to 14h (Saturday).
The private banks in Pakistan work for six days a week, with shorter working hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

Public Holidays

Ashoura	19 Jan
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet)	Varies each year
Pakistan Day	23 March
Independence Day	14 Aug
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)	Varies every year
Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day	9 Nov
Eid ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)	Varies every year
Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday	25 Dec

Periods When Companies Usually Close

Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)

Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice)

Note: Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates may change accordingly.

These two festivals may last from two to four days, depending on the region. Most of the offices (both public and private) are closed during this period.

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