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Fifth Saturday Surprise: Banks Open Today!
29 Nov
Summary
- Banks in India are open on November 29, 2025, a fifth Saturday.
- RBI guidelines state banks are closed on Sundays and 2nd/4th Saturdays.
- Digital banking handles most transactions, but some require branch visits.
In India, banks are scheduled to be open on November 29, 2025, a date falling on the fifth Saturday of the month. This operational status aligns with Reserve Bank of India guidelines, which stipulate that banks observe closures only on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, in addition to public holidays.
This clarification addresses potential customer confusion regarding bank operations on non-standard Saturdays. While digital platforms have expanded to cover a majority of routine banking needs, including fund transfers and bill payments, specific services remain exclusively available at physical branches. These include essential tasks like updating Know Your Customer (KYC) details with physical document verification and biometric authentication for mobile number linkage.
Services requiring an in-person visit also encompass updating nominee information, resolving issues with dormant or frozen accounts, and handling complex matters such as inheritance claims or account disputes. Therefore, while convenient for many daily tasks, digital banking cannot fully replace the need for branch visits for certain critical and verification-dependent procedures.
