Banks to open on Saturday to facilitate tax collection

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Thursday, informed that banks will keep their concerned branches open on Saturday, February 28, 2026 till 1:00 P.M. to facilitate taxpayers in making over-the-counter (OTC) payment of government duties and taxes

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Feb, 2026) State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Thursday, informed that banks will keep their concerned branches open on Saturday, February 28, 2026 till 1:00 P.M. to facilitate taxpayers in making over-the-counter (OTC) payment of government duties and taxes.

The central bank, according to a statement issued here, also directed the banks to ensure uninterrupted availability of their online payment channels i.e. internet banking, mobile applications, ATMs, and other digital platforms to facilitate the online payment of Government duties and taxes.

“It has been decided, on the request of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), that Saturday opening branches of all commercial banks (including NBP branches handling customs collection) shall remain open from 09:00 A.M. to 01:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 28, 2026,” it stated.

The SBP also advised the banks to keep their concerned branches open on February 28, 2026 for as long as required to facilitate the Special Clearing for Government transactions conducted by NIFT.