Recently, a media report claimed that starting from April 2025, all banks in India would work only 5 days a week, remaining closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
However, this claim has been denied by the government.
What Did the Government Say?
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that the news circulating about banks working only 5 days a week from April 2025 is false.
PIB’s Fact Check clearly dismissed the claim as fake and emphasized that there has been no official announcement by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on this matter.
For authentic updates, PIB suggested referring to the official RBI website at rbi.org.in.
What Was the Claim?
The report stated that, under a new RBI rule, banking services would be available only 5 days a week starting from April 2025, with Saturdays and Sundays closed.
It was also suggested that this would align with the working schedule of government offices.
Did RBI Issue Any Official Notification?
No, the RBI has not issued any notification or official announcement about reducing the working days of banks to 5 days a week. Current Bank Working Schedule:
Banks remain closed on Sundays and National Holidays.
Banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Banks are open on first, third, and fifth Saturdays.
What’s the Current Discussion on 5-Day Working?
While there is no official rule as of now, the idea of 5-day working for banks has been under discussion for some time.
The Indian Banks Association (IBA) and banking unions have been advocating for this change.
They argue that a 5-day working week would improve work-life balance for employees and bring Indian banks in line with global banking standards.
Will Banks Work 5 Days a Week in the Future?
Although there is no decision yet, the discussions are ongoing. If the government and RBI approve the proposal in the future, then bank employees may work only 5 days a week.
However, for now, the current schedule of bank operations remains unchanged.
