“Bank Holiday Today: Will Banks Be Open on Saturday, November 29?”

Are Banks Open Today? November 29, 2025 Status.

Banks across India will remain open today, Saturday, November 29, as it is the fifth Saturday of the month. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks close only on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Since today is the fifth Saturday, all public and private bank branches are operating as usual.

November has been largely free of festival holidays, and no state has a special bank holiday this weekend. There are no additional holidays scheduled for the rest of the month besides the usual fourth Saturday and Sundays.

• Digital Banking Services Remain Functional
• Even on bank holidays, digital services remain fully operational:
• Net banking and mobile banking continue to work normally.
• ATMs are available for cash withdrawals.

UPI payments, fund transfers, and app-based services function without interruption.

Requests for NEFT/RTGS, demand drafts, or chequebooks can be processed online.

Services like credit/debit card applications, account maintenance, standing instructions, and locker requests can also be accessed digitally.

Banking Hours in India

Bank timings vary by institution and state:

Public sector banks (SBI, Bank of India, PNB) generally operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Private banks (Axis, ICICI, HDFC, Yes Bank, Kotak) typically function from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM or 3:30 PM, depending on the branch.

Bank of Baroda: 9:45 AM – 4:45 PM / 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Canara Bank: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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