What the draw schedule is
A prize bond is a bearer or registered savings instrument sold by the government through the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS). Holders do not receive profit. Instead, bonds enter regular draws, and winning numbers receive prizes.
The prize bond draw schedule is the calendar CDNS issues for the year. For each denomination it lists the draw date and the city where the draw is held. Readers often search for the "prize bond draw list" or "prize bond draw 2025". In each case the answer is the same document: the current schedule on the official CDNS website.
For background on how prize bonds work, see Prize bonds and the wider Savings and deposits section.
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Where CDNS publishes the schedule
The schedule is published on the official National Savings (CDNS) website, usually in the prize bond section alongside draw results. We do not reproduce it here, for these reasons:
- CDNS can move a draw date, for example when a public holiday falls on it.
- The host city for a draw can change.
- Denominations are added or withdrawn over time, so older lists go out of date.
When you open the schedule, note the date you checked it. If you are relying on an exact date, for example to plan the purchase or sale of a bond, check the CDNS page again shortly before the draw.
National Savings centres and authorised bank branches that sell and encash prize bonds can also tell you the next draw date. The CDNS website remains the reference.
How to read the schedule
The schedule is normally a table. Look for these columns:
| Column | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Which bond the draw is for |
| Draw date | The day the draw takes place |
| City | Where the draw is held |
| Draw number | The serial number of that draw for the denomination |
To find the next prize bond draw, find your bond's denomination and read down to the first date that has not yet passed. Each denomination has its own draws, so the next draw for your bond may not be the next draw on the calendar.
How results are announced
After a draw, CDNS publishes the result list of winning numbers for that denomination and draw. In general:
- The official result list appears on the CDNS website.
- Newspapers and private websites often republish the numbers, but copies can contain typing errors.
- National Savings centres hold the official list for checking and claims.
Always confirm a winning number against the official CDNS list before you take any further step. Our guide on how to check prize bond results explains the process.
Claiming a prize and tax
If your number appears in the official list, the claim process, the documents required and the time limit for claiming are set by CDNS. Check the current rules on the CDNS website or at a National Savings centre, because they can change.
Prize money is subject to tax deducted at source. The rate depends on your status under FBR rules, including whether you are on the active taxpayers list. See Prize bond tax for how this works, and check the current rate with FBR.
Registered premium prize bonds
Premium prize bonds are registered in the holder's name. They have their own draws and their own entries in the schedule. Details are on Premium prize bonds.
Watch for fake schedules and results
Fake result lists and "guess paper" sites circulate around every draw. Some ask for payment or personal details. CDNS draws are random, and no one can tell you in advance which numbers will win. Use only the official CDNS schedule and result lists.
Frequent questions
When is the next prize bond draw?
Open the current draw schedule on the official CDNS website, find your bond's denomination, and take the first date that has not yet passed.
Where can I find the prize bond draw list for this year?
CDNS publishes the yearly schedule on its official website. We link to it rather than copy it, because dates and cities can change.
Can a prize bond draw date change?
Yes. CDNS can reschedule a draw. Check the official schedule again shortly before the date.
Are newspaper results reliable?
They are useful for a quick look, but only the official CDNS result list counts. Confirm your number there.
Do I pay tax on a prize?
Yes. Tax is deducted when the prize is paid. See Prize bond tax and check the current FBR rate.