Pakistan banks to stay open until 10pm on September 30 for tax collection
The State Bank of Pakistan says commercial bank branches will observe extended hours on the last day of the month to help taxpayers meet government payment deadlines.
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Commercial bank branches across Pakistan will remain open until 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to give taxpayers extra time to settle government dues, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced.
In a statement, the central bank said the extended hours were intended to facilitate taxpayers making payments of government duties and taxes before the close of the month.
All branches of commercial banks nationwide are covered by the directive, according to the SBP, which oversees Pakistan's banking sector and periodically extends banking hours around key tax deadlines to ease congestion at branches.
The move is aimed at reducing last-minute bottlenecks for individuals and businesses making payments tied to the government's tax collection targets. Extended banking hours around month-end and fiscal deadlines have previously been used by the central bank to support compliance with tax obligations.
The SBP did not immediately provide additional details on which specific tax categories or services would be affected by the extended hours.
Sources
- Banks to observe extended working hours on September 30 to facilitate tax collection — APP (Pakistan)
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