Bank Holiday: There is a big update for bank customers. Are you also thinking of going to the bank today? Do you know whether it will be open or closed? If you don’t know, then today’s aricle is here just for you. Today marks the fifth Saturday of May. Are banks operational on this fifth Saturday?
If you’re planning to visit the bank today, it’s wise to check if the branches are open. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks are closed only on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. This means they are open on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays. Therefore, banks will be open today, as it is the fifth Saturday of May.
Banks will be open on May 30
Many people often wonder if banks are closed on Saturdays. Now you know that only two Saturdays each month are designated as holidays—the second and fourth. Today May 30th, is the fifth Saturday, and banks will be open.
Weekly Holiday
May 31 – Sunday
Meanwhile The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published a list of bank holidays for June 2026. On June 30th, banks will be closed for a total of 13 days. These holidays consist of weekly breaks, the second and fourth Saturdays, as well as significant festivals. If you plan to visit the bank for any important matters in June, make sure to check the holiday list here. Let’s discover when banks will be closed.
Across the nation, banks will be closed on June 13th for the second Saturday and on June 27th for the fourth Saturday. Additionally, bank branches will be closed on June 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th due to Sundays. If you have any essential banking tasks, it’s advisable to complete them before the holidays. Keep in mind that banks may also close in specific cities or states due to regional holidays, so be sure to verify the holiday details for your area. It’s important to note that aside from the Reserve Bank of India, no other bank can independently determine its holidays. The RBI issues the list of bank holidays each month.
When will banks be closed in June 2026?
June 7 (Sunday): All banks across the country will observe a weekly holiday on Sunday.
June 13 (Saturday): All banks nationwide will observe a holiday on the second Saturday.
June 14 (Sunday): All banks nationwide will have a weekly holiday.
June 15 (Monday): Banks will be closed in Aizawl and Bhubaneswar for YMA Day and Raja Sankranti.
June 17 (Wednesday): Banks will be closed in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for Maharana Pratap Jayanti.
June 18 (Thursday): Banks will be closed in Punjab for the martyrdom day of Shri Guru Arjun Dev Ji.
June 21 (Sunday): All banks nationwide will have a weekly holiday.
June 25 (Thursday): Banks will be closed in Vijayawada due to Muharram.
June 26 (Friday): Banks will be closed in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Patna, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Srinagar, Bhopal, Ranchi, and many other cities due to Muharram and Ashura.
June 27 (Saturday): All banks nationwide will be closed on the fourth Saturday.
June 28 (Sunday): All banks nationwide will observe a weekly holiday.
June 29 (Monday): Banks will be closed in Shimla due to Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti.
June 30 (Tuesday): Banks will be closed in Aizawl due to the Rema Nee festival.
Online banking services will remain operational
Bank branches will remain closed for 13 days in June, but customers need not worry much as digital banking services will be available 24 hours. Facilities like UPI, Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, Net Banking, Mobile Banking and ATM withdrawals will function normally. People will be able to easily perform tasks like online transfers, bill payments and balance checks. You can complete your online work by visiting the bank’s website. You can also make digital payments using credit cards and debit cards. Net Banking facility remains operational 24X7 even when banks are closed. For any kind of problem, you can contact the bank’s helpline number.
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