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Banks Open on Third Saturday Ahead of End-of-Month Closures

The RBI has excluded International Yoga Day from its holiday calendar, paving the way for branch operations today.

Overview

  • Today’s third Saturday opening follows RBI guidelines that restrict closures to second and fourth Saturdays.
  • Banks in Odisha and Manipur will close on June 27 for Ratha Yatra, while June 28 and June 29 are scheduled nationwide shutdowns.
  • Customers can continue transactions through ATMs, mobile and online banking platforms irrespective of branch holidays.
  • June has already seen bank closures on June 6 and June 7 for Bakrid, June 11 in Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh, and June 30 in Mizoram.
  • Most major banks maintain branch hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., depending on the institution and location.