Rumour On Bank Holiday Caused Undue Panic Among Public, Says Government

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Banks are advised to ensure availability of sufficient cash for dispensation from ATMs.The government on Friday said banks in the country
will remain open in the first week of September
The statement from the Ministry of Finance came in the backdrop of reports suggesting circulation of warning messages on social media
Monday, September 3, is not a pan India holiday
It also said that banking activity will continue "unimpeded" and ATMs across the country will remain fully functional.Here are five things
Banks will only observe holidays on Sunday, September 2 and Saturday, September 8 (second Saturday of the month), according to the finance
ministry.2
days, it further said.4
"Monday, 3rd September is not a pan India holiday and banks only in some States where a holiday is declared under the Negotiable Instruments
It clarified that even on those days, ATMs in all states will be fully functional and there will be no impact on online banking
transactions.