Banks across India will remain open on May 30, 2026, despite it being the fifth Saturday of the month. According to reports from Zee News and DNA, this day falls outside the mandatory bank holiday schedule and customers can conduct regular banking activities including cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque clearances, and account-related services. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) have designated second and fourth Saturdays as the only mandatory bank holidays, with other Saturdays like the first, third and fifth being considered normal working days unless announced otherwise. Since May 2026 has five Saturdays, branches will remain open on May 30 and provide normal banking services during standard business hours. However, banks will be closed on Sunday, May 31, which is a regular weekly holiday, as reported by DNA.
Most major banks in India operate between 10 am to 4 pm on regular working days, while some banks have extended hours. As reported by Maharashtra Din, ICICI, HDFC, Axis, Yes Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank usually function from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm or 3:30 pm, depending on the branch. Bank of Baroda has slightly extended hours, operating between 9:45 am and 4:45 pm or 10 am to 5 pm, and Canara Bank typically works from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Customers requiring branch-related services may visit their banks during normal working hours on May 30, though timings may vary from bank to bank and customers are advised to check with their local branch before visiting.
All digital banking services will operate normally throughout May 30, 2026. As reported by Zee News, customers can access internet banking, mobile banking, UPI transactions, ATM withdrawals, and credit and debit card services without interruption. Services such as UPI, mobile banking, internet banking, NEFT and IMPS remain available 24/7, including weekends and public holidays. This ensures continuity of banking services even when physical branches are open for limited hours. According to DNA, digital banking things like UPI, ATM transactions and net banking will keep running smoothly, without any break, even when physical branches are closed on Sundays.
Bank unions have been demanding a five-day work week for banks, which would mean banks remain closed on all Saturdays and Sundays. As reported by Maharashtra Din, earlier this year, bank unions went on strike, stating that a five-day work week would reduce work pressure, improve efficiency, and allow employees more time with their families. Most central government offices and financial institutions in India already follow a five-day schedule, and bank staff want the same. To ensure customer services aren't affected, the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has proposed working 40 extra minutes a day from Monday to Friday. The forum points out that RBI, LIC, GIC, stock markets, forex and money markets already remain closed on Saturdays.
