Bank holidays in India can be cause of confusion, especially when it comes to Saturday operations. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks operate on first, third and fifth Saturdays, while remaining closed on second and fourth Saturdays each month.Besides Saturday closures, banks observe national and regional holidays. It’s worth noting that bank branch closures differ across various states.Bank operations on August 30Being the fifth Saturday of the month, banking operations will continue as normal on August 30, 2025. Customers may access their bank branches for regular transactions.Digital servicesDuring bank holidays, electronic banking services continue to function. Customers retain access to internet banking, mobile applications, ATMs and UPI facilities for transfers, payments and other routine transactions.Nevertheless, certain services necessitate branch visits, including submission or updating of KYC documentation such as ID, address proof, PAN, Aadhaar, signature verification, large cash transactions exceeding ATM limits, and grievance resolution requiring physical verification. This also applies to deceased account settlements involving submission of death certificates, succession certificates and related documents.Upcoming holidays in SeptemberAugust month comes to an end with Banks closed nation-wide on August 31, being a Sunday. September will have its fair share of off. Check the list below to find out when Banks are closed next month:

[Source: RBI website]