GENERAL1 Oct 2026
All Saturdays bank holidays? PIB flags fake Gazette notification online
A fake Gazette notification is doing the rounds online. It claims the Finance Ministry has declared every Saturday a public holiday for public sector banks, including SBI. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has fact-checked it and says no such notification was issued. The demand for a five-day banking week is still under discussion between bank unions and the government. So don't change your banking plans yet.
Key Statutory Highlights
- A viral document dated September 30 claims the Finance Ministry declared every Saturday a public holiday for all public sector banks, including SBI.
- PIB says no such notification was issued by the Finance Ministry.
- The demand for a five-day banking week is still under discussion between bank unions and the government.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Before you plan a Saturday bank visit, check the official bank or government website for holiday notices rather than trusting forwards on social media.
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