Bank customers across India encountered closed branch counters on June 13 as institutions observed the second Saturday holiday prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India calendar. Digital channels remained available for transfers, bill payments and mobile deposits, though cash services required ATM networks.
Major lenders including State Bank of India and HDFC Bank posted notices on websites and apps reminding users to plan cheque clearances around the long weekend. Call centers reported higher volume from customers confusing holiday closures with technical outages.
Retail associations said market traders relying on branch cash pickups scheduled alternative collection days to avoid payroll delays. RBI periodically reviews holiday lists to balance employee rest with commerce needs.
Financial literacy groups used the pause to encourage enrollment in internet banking for seniors who still prefer teller interactions for passbook updates.
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