By Digital Spartans 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) will remain closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, on account of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, which falls on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal.
The closure was formally communicated by the Pakistan Stock Exchange to all TRE Certificate Holders, employees and other concerned parties through an official notice issued on Friday.
As a result of the holiday, trading activities at the Pakistan Stock Exchange will be suspended for the day. Normal market operations are expected to resume after the public holiday according to the exchange’s scheduled trading calendar.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi is observed across Pakistan to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Government offices, financial institutions and other organizations may observe closures or adjusted schedules in connection with the occasion.
For investors and market participants, the PSX holiday means there will be no regular stock trading session on August 26. Investors who plan to buy or sell shares around the holiday should therefore take the market closure into account when managing their trading activities.
The announcement is also important for brokers, listed companies, financial institutions and other market participants that coordinate their operations with the stock exchange. The advance notice allows stakeholders to adjust their schedules accordingly.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange regularly issues notices regarding trading holidays so that investors and other participants can remain informed about changes to market operations. Such announcements are particularly relevant for those monitoring share prices, placing orders or planning transactions around public holidays.
With the PSX closed on Wednesday, August 26, investors will have to wait until the next scheduled trading session for regular market activity to resume. Any market developments during the closure could potentially influence investor sentiment when trading begins again.
The closure will apply specifically to the Pakistan Stock Exchange and its regular trading operations. Investors are advised to follow official PSX announcements for any additional information concerning trading schedules, market timings or future holidays.
For Pakistan’s capital market, scheduled closures are part of the annual trading calendar and are announced in advance to ensure transparency and allow all stakeholders to plan accordingly.