The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all major tax offices across Pakistan will remain open on Saturday, February 28, 2026, to facilitate taxpayers and ensure smooth revenue collection at the close of the month. The decision reflects the authority’s continued efforts to enhance taxpayer convenience and streamline the collection of duties and taxes nationwide.
According to the official directive, key tax formations will observe the day as a normal working day, allowing individuals and businesses additional time to fulfill their tax obligations without disruption.
Tax Offices to Operate as Normal Working Day
Under the directive, Large Taxpayers’ Offices (LTOs), Medium Taxpayers’ Offices (MTOs), Corporate Tax Offices (CTOs), and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) will remain fully operational. These offices will conduct routine functions, including the collection of duties, income tax, sales tax, and other federal levies.
By declaring Saturday as a regular working day for tax collection, the FBR aims to provide taxpayers with extended access to services, particularly at a time when many businesses are finalizing financial matters at month-end.
The move is expected to support both corporate and individual taxpayers who may require additional time to complete documentation, submit returns, or settle outstanding payments.
Facilitating Taxpayers Before Month-End
The decision to keep tax offices open on Saturday is primarily aimed at facilitating taxpayers ahead of the month’s closing. The end of the month typically witnesses increased activity in tax payments, adjustments, and reconciliations. By extending working hours into the weekend, the FBR seeks to reduce congestion, minimize last-minute rush, and ensure orderly processing of tax-related transactions.
Taxpayers often face tight compliance deadlines, and operational constraints during regular working days can create challenges. Providing an extra working day allows for smoother processing and improved service delivery across all major tax formations.
This proactive step demonstrates the FBR’s commitment to improving taxpayer services while ensuring efficient revenue mobilization for the government.
Nationwide Implementation Across Key Tax Formations
The directive applies uniformly to major tax offices across the country, including:
Large Taxpayers’ Offices (LTOs)
Medium Taxpayers’ Offices (MTOs)
Corporate Tax Offices (CTOs)
Regional Tax Offices (RTOs)
These formations handle a significant portion of Pakistan’s federal tax collection, particularly from corporate entities, large-scale manufacturers, exporters, and high-net-worth individuals.
By maintaining operations on Saturday, the FBR ensures that all essential tax collection points remain accessible, thereby strengthening overall revenue management efforts.
Strengthening Revenue Collection Mechanisms
The announcement comes as part of broader efforts to maintain steady revenue flows and meet fiscal targets. Month-end periods are crucial for revenue realization, and uninterrupted access to tax offices plays an important role in achieving collection objectives.
Ensuring the availability of tax offices over the weekend supports better compliance and reduces the risk of delayed payments. It also reflects the authority’s strategy of balancing enforcement with facilitation, encouraging voluntary compliance through improved service access.
The initiative aligns with the FBR’s broader objective of creating a responsive and service-oriented tax administration system.
Supporting Businesses and Individuals
For businesses, especially those managing payroll taxes, sales tax adjustments, and corporate tax obligations, an additional working day provides operational flexibility. It allows finance departments to complete reconciliations and process payments without undue pressure.
Individual taxpayers also benefit from extended office hours, particularly those requiring assistance with documentation, tax returns, or clarification of procedural matters.
By providing enhanced access to services, the FBR aims to promote transparency, efficiency, and taxpayer confidence in the system.
Commitment to Taxpayer Convenience
The decision to open tax offices on Saturday underscores the FBR’s focus on taxpayer facilitation and improved public service delivery. Extending operations beyond the standard workweek demonstrates a practical approach to addressing compliance challenges while ensuring timely revenue collection.
Such measures not only support the government’s fiscal framework but also strengthen the relationship between tax authorities and taxpayers. By prioritizing accessibility and convenience, the FBR continues to move toward a more inclusive and responsive tax administration environment.
As February 28, 2026 approaches, taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of the additional working day to complete pending payments and meet their tax obligations efficiently.
