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Banks Shut Today: India's Fourth Saturday Holiday
22 Aug
Summary
- All Indian bank branches closed today, August 22, due to the fourth Saturday.
- ATMs and digital services remain operational for customer needs.
- Normal banking operations will resume on Monday, August 24.
Physical bank branches across India are closed today, Saturday, August 22, as it is the fourth Saturday of the month. This closure affects all public sector banks, including the State Bank of India, and private lenders such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, as per Reserve Bank of India guidelines.
While counter services are suspended, essential banking infrastructure like ATMs and self-service kiosks continue to operate without interruption. Customers can perform various transactions remotely using digital and online banking channels, including fund transfers via UPI, NEFT, and RTGS, as well as credit card payments and loan EMIs.
Normal banking operations are scheduled to resume on Monday, August 24. Customers needing to conduct physical transactions or handle cash are advised to visit branches then, while urgent weekend requirements can be met through the fully functional digital services.
