By Admin 
Bank holiday: Are you also going to the bank and thinking of settling the necessary work today, so first it is important to know whether the bank is open or closed today? Please tell that on April 26, 2025, all banks across the country will be closed. Banks are closed today due to the fourth Saturday. According to the Guideline of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks remain on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. This rule applies to public sector banks as well as private banks.
What is bank holiday rules on Saturday?
According to RBI, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, while banks are open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays.
Will be able to use digital service
However, during this time physical branches may be closed, but customers will be able to use online banking service. Through online banking, you can get your account related details, transfer money and also pay bill payment 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 cash withdrawal and other banking works. That is, due to the closure of the bank, you will not be able to take advantage of banking service like passbook update or check clearing.
Why banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays?
The purpose behind this RBI rule is to give additional leave to employees and ensure better service for customers.
Banks holidays in April
- On April 29, banks in Himachal Pradesh will remain closed due to Lord Parashuram Jayanti.
- On April 30, banks will be closed in Karnataka due to Basav Jayanti. Apart from this, in some states, the festival of Akshaya Tritiya can also be holidayed.
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