The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the availability of new fresh currency notes for Eid ul Fitr.
Commercial banks have already started distributing eid-ul-fitr fresh currency notes to the public. The SBP is ensuring easy access through its network of bank branches across the country.
So far, banks have received Rs27 billion worth of new notes this Ramadan. The SBP has also assured that ATMs will dispense clean and standard new banknotes throughout Eid. Cash monitoring teams are ensuring their availability.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 is expected to bring an extended holiday period in Pakistan. The holy month of Ramadan will conclude with Eid (which is observed on the first day of Shawwal). The sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon will determine the exact date for it.
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Rs10 Currency Note Bundle Rate
Shopkeepers earn from the sale of the new currency notes on the open market. In the market, a bundle of Rs10 notes worth Rs1,000 is being offered for Rs1,200–1,300.
People, who are unable to buy it from banks, have to pay extra money to buy the bundles so they can distribute Eidi on the eve of the festival.
Eid Holidays
According to the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, Pakistanis will likely celebrate Eid on 31 March. They predicted that the crescent moon would be visible on 30 March, as it will be over 26 hours old, meeting the visibility criteria.
Many expect a longer holiday since Eid is likely to fall from Monday to Wednesday, aligning with the weekend. Reports suggest the government may declare an official holiday from 29 March to 2 April. If authorities grant additional leave on Thursday and Friday, the break could extend to nine days.`
The final holiday schedule depends on the official moon sighting announcement.
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