New Delhi, April 18 -- Banks across India are open for business this Saturday, 18 April, as the date falls on the third Saturday of the month - a working day under Reserve Bank of India rules. Here is everything you need to know about branch availability, upcoming closures and what transactions you can still carry out on a holiday.

India's banking system runs on a rhythm most customers learn only when they need it most. Today is not a day to worry: the third Saturday of any month is a fully operational working day for all scheduled and non-scheduled banks, both in the public and private sectors. Branches of SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and others will be open and accessible to walk-in customers.

The RBI's standing guidelines mandate closu...