August 29 Bank Holiday: Are Bank Branches Open Today

Customers planning a visit to their bank branch today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, are generally expected to find branches open. Today is the fifth Saturday of the month, and banks do not have a regular holiday on the fifth Saturday.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has a fixed arrangement for Saturday holidays. Bank branches are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. The first, third and fifth Saturdays are generally working days, while Sundays are weekly holidays.

Customers can visit branches today for services that require physical access. These can include depositing or withdrawing cash, submitting cheques, updating account details and other branch-level requests.

Which Banks Are Open Today

The Saturday schedule applies across public and private sector banks. Branches of State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and other lenders are generally scheduled to operate today.

The exact working hours can differ between branches. Certain regions may have shorter or different working hours for specific banking facilities. Customers should therefore check their branch's timings before making a visit.

Check For Local Holidays

A working Saturday does not automatically mean that every branch in the country will be open. Bank holidays can vary between states because of local festivals and other regional occasions.

Customers in places where August 29 has been declared a local bank holiday may find their branches closed despite the date being a fifth Saturday.

The RBI's holiday calendar can be used to check state-wise bank holidays. Customers can also contact their branch directly to confirm whether it is operating today.

Online Banking And ATMs

A branch closure does not necessarily stop access to routine banking services. Customers can use mobile banking apps, internet banking, UPI and ATMs for many transactions.

Digital services can also experience temporary disruptions because of maintenance or technical issues.

What Customers Should Know

August 29 is not a regular Saturday bank holiday. As the fifth Saturday, it is generally a working day for bank branches.

Customers who need branch-based services can therefore plan a visit today, while those in states with a local holiday should check the status of their particular branch first.