Recently, a message has been circulating on social media claiming that all banks across India will now remain closed on every Saturday and Sunday. This claim created confusion among customers who depend on physical bank visits for important transactions, document submissions, and financial services. However, the truth is different from what the viral posts suggest.
What the Actual Rule Says
Banks in India follow holiday guidelines that have remained the same since 2015. According to the existing system, all banks public, private, regional and cooperative are closed on Sundays and on two Saturdays every month. The rule clearly states that every second and fourth Saturday of the month is a bank holiday. On all other Saturdays the first, third and fifth banks continue to operate normally, unless a public holiday happens to fall on that day.
Why the Rumour Spread
From time to time, discussions about implementing a five-day work week for bank employees appear in the news. This idea suggests that banks may operate only from Monday to Friday. Such discussions often lead to confusion, and incomplete or misleading social media posts turn these discussions into rumours that banks will remain closed on all Saturdays. Since no official notification has ever been issued to support this claim, the rumour remains untrue.
No Change in Bank Working Schedule
There has been no official update, circular or announcement from the Reserve Bank of India introducing a new system of weekly bank holidays. The working pattern of banks continues exactly as before. Customers can still visit branches on all first, third and fifth Saturdays, while second and fourth Saturdays remain designated holidays.
What Customers Should Know
If you need to visit a bank, planning ahead helps avoid inconvenience. Always check whether the date falls on a second or fourth Saturday. Apart from these, only Sundays and officially declared state or national holidays affect banking operations. Digital banking services such as ATMs, UPI, online transfers and mobile banking remain functional every day of the week, regardless of branch holidays.
Conclusion
The claim that banks will remain closed on all Saturdays and Sundays is false. Only the second and fourth Saturdays are holidays, and the current system remains unchanged. Customers can continue their banking activities as usual on other working Saturdays and weekdays.