Public sector banks to stay closed on Saturdays? PIB debunks fake govt notification

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

PIB Fact Check has debunked claims about a government notification for public sector banks declaring Saturdays as holidays.

A fake document circulated on social media created confusion around the banking holiday issue.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:32:59 UTC.

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