Eid Milad-un-Nabi: SBP to remain closed on Wednesday

The State Bank of Pakistan will stay closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), Business Recorder reported. The Pakistan Stock Exchange had already announced that it would also be shut that day. Both closures are tied to the same religious observance.

In its notice, the PSX said the closure covers TRE Certificate holders, staff and other concerned parties. The exchange gave the occasion as the 12th Rabi ul Awal. Separately, the federal government made August 26 a public holiday throughout the country for the same reason.

With the PSX shut, the exchange's trading calendar has no session on that date. The central bank and the exchange have confirmed the same day, so the closure schedules of both institutions line up. The holiday covers the whole country rather than only the financial sector.