The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced that it will remain closed on Thursday, 5 February 2026, on account of Kashmir Day.
“The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on Thursday, February 5, 2026 being public holiday on Kashmir Day, as declared by the Government of Pakistan,” the central bank said in a circular on Tuesday.
Commercial banks will also remain closed on the occasion.
The Cabinet Division releases a list of all public holidays throughout the year. According to the list, February 5th will be observed as a public holiday across the country.