Business Desk 
Apr 29, 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced that bank nationwide will remain closed on May 1, 2026, on account of Labour Day.
The central bank, in a brief notification, said that May 1 has been notified as a public holiday by the government of Pakistan.
"The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on May 1, 2026 (Friday) being public holiday on the occasion of Labour Day, as declared by the Government of Pakistan," the notification read.
Labour Day — also known as May Day — is celebrated globally, including Pakistan, every year on May 1 to express solidarity with the labourers and honour the rights of the working class.
The day also celebrates the work and achievements of labourers across the globe. The purpose of celebrating this day is to initiate steps for providing job protection to labourers and industrial workers against any exploitation.
