Is Bank Open Today? Here’s What You Need to Know About Bank Closures on August 23

Is Bank Open Today or Not? Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday Details

If you’re planning to visit your bank this weekend, you might want to reschedule. The question on many people’s minds today is: “Is bank open today?” The answer is no—banks across India will remain closed today, August 23, as it falls on the fourth Saturday of the month, a designated bank holiday under Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines.

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Banks across the country typically observe closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, in addition to Sundays and public holidays. Since today is the fourth Saturday, all private and public sector banks will be shut, with no in-branch banking services available.