Bank Holiday Today, 29 August: Are SBI, PNB, HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Bank branches open?
On August 29, 2026, branches of SBI, PNB, HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Bank are open as it is the fifth Saturday of the month. According to Reserve Bank of India rules, only the second and fourth Saturdays are designated as bank holidays, allowing customers to access banking services today. This clarity follows closures on August 28 due to Raksha Bandhan celebrations.