Bank Holiday: Even though the physical branches of the bank are closed, customers will be able to use digital services to complete tasks like money transactions, bill payments, and checking account balances.

Bank Holiday: Are you also thinking of going to the bank today to settle important work, then first it is important to know whether the bank is open or closed today? Let us tell you that on April 26, 2025, all banks across the country will remain closed. Banks are closed today due to fourth Saturday. According to the guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. This rule applies to public sector banks as well as private banks.

What are the rules of bank holiday on Saturday?

According to RBI, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, while banks are open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays.

You will be able to use digital services

However, even though the physical branches may be closed during this time, customers will be able to use online banking services. Through online banking, you can get your account details, transfer money and also make bill payments by visiting the official website of the bank.

Apart from this, using the bank's mobile app, you can transact money, check account balance. During this time, you will also be able to use ATM service for withdrawing cash and other banking work. That is, due to the bank being closed, you will not be able to avail banking services like passbook update or check clearing.

Why are banks closed on second and fourth Saturdays?

The purpose behind this rule of RBI is to ensure the betterment of employees by giving them additional leave and better service to the customers.

Bank holidays in April

Banks will remain closed in Himachal Pradesh on 29 April due to Lord Parshuram Jayanti.

Banks will remain closed in Karnataka on 30 April due to Basava Jayanti. Apart from this, there may also be a holiday on the festival of Akshaya Tritiya in some states.