The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday announced a bank holiday on Monday (December 25) on account of Quaid-i-Azam Day and Christmas.
The announcement was made by the central bank from its official X account.
#SBP will remain closed on December 25, 2023 as it is a public holiday on the occasions of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas.https://t.co/FNmLzyMrnq#SBPAnnouncements #QuaideAzam #25December pic.twitter.com/bsMz0OQUqz
— SBP (@StateBank_Pak) December 21, 2023
The nation would celebrate the 147th birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, next week.
Last week, the caretaker rfederal government announced that its employees belonging to the Christian community would get their salaries and pensions on December 20, five days before Christmas.
Christmas preparations have gained momentum in the twin cities. Homes and churches adorn themselves with Christmas trees, flags, twinkling lights, and radiant electric lamps.
 on Thursday announced a bank holiday on Monday (December 25) on account of Quaid-i-Azam Day and Christmas.){kind=link}