
Bank holidays are announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in coordination with state governments. These holidays take into account national and regional festivals, religious and cultural observances and operational requirements of banks. The RBI shares the official holiday calendar through its website, also informs banks and financial institutions.
Please note that bank holidays are not the same in all the states. Some holidays are valid all over the country, while some are only in specific states. However, even on bank holidays, ATMs and online banking services are available for the customers. They can withdraw cash and complete online transactions without any interruption unless prior notifications specific service unavailability.
Customers are advised to check with their local bank branch for specific holiday schedules in order to plan their financial activities better. Customers should plan the transactions and banking needs in order to avoid any inconvenience during bank holidays.