Bank Holiday: Do you also have plans to go to the bank today? Then here is some important news for you. If you go to the bank today, will work to be done? Know here fast. Many working folks usually take care of their banking needs on Saturdays. If you’re planning to visit the bank today, make sure to check if it’s open. Today marks the third Saturday of April. As per RBI rules, banks shut down on the second and fourth Saturdays, while they operate on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays.
So, today, April 18, is indeed the third Saturday of the month.
Here’s the complete list of holidays for April
On Good Friday, April 3, banks are closed nationwide except in Tripura, Chandigarh, Assam, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir.
April 5: Sunday
April 11: Second Saturday
April 12: Sunday
April 14: A bunch of festivals happening
Many states will see bank closures on April 14 due to celebrations like Ambedkar Jayanti, Baisakhi, Tamil New Year, and Bihu.
April 15: Local festival
Banks will be closed on April 15 because of various local festivals in Tripura, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh.
April 16: Bihu
April 19: Sunday
April 20: Some states will have bank closures for Basava Jayanti in Karnataka and Akshaya Tritiya.On April 21, bank branches in Tripura will be closed for Garia Puja.
April 25: Fourth Saturday
April 26: Sunday
During these holidays, bank branches will be closed, which means no check clearing, cash deposits, or demand drafts. But don’t worry, UPI, mobile banking, internet banking, and ATM services will still be up and running for customers.
How to work when banks are closed?
Even when bank branches are closed, customers can use digital means. ATMs will be available for cash withdrawal, and UPI, NEFT, and RTGS services for online money transfer will remain active 24×7. Additionally, you can use banks’ Cash Deposit Machines (CDM) to deposit cash. Through mobile banking and net banking, you can complete your essential financial tasks from home.