{"id":6985,"date":"2025-06-24T09:47:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T09:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?post_type=banking&p=6985"},"modified":"2025-06-30T11:19:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T11:19:00","slug":"sbi-bank-timings-2025-branch-hours-services-guide","status":"publish","type":"banking","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/banking\/sbi-bank-timings-2025-branch-hours-services-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"SBI Bank Timings 2025 \u2013 Branch Hours & Services Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When do SBI branches open? What are weekend hours? And when can you use RTGS or UPI? Here\u2019s your 2025 go\u2011to guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI Branch Working Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Day<\/th>Open<\/th>Lunch Break*<\/th>Closed<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Monday\u2013Friday<\/td>9\u202fAM\u20135\u202fPM<\/td>Staggered 1\u20132\u202fPM<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays<\/td>9\u202fAM\u20135\u202fPM<\/td>Staggered 1\u20132\u202fPM<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
2nd & 4th Saturdays<\/td>\u2014<\/td>\u2014<\/td>Closed<\/td><\/tr>
Sundays & Public Holidays<\/td>\u2014<\/td>\u2014<\/td>Closed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Lunch breaks vary by branch; services like cash, NEFT, RTGS often available throughout this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: A few branches may open later or close earlier for local needs\u2014always call ahead.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service Timings at Branches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • NEFT<\/strong> (branch-based):
    \u2022 Weekdays: 9\u202fAM\u20137\u202fPM
    \u2022 Saturdays (1\/3\/5): 9\u202fAM\u20131\u202fPM
    (Note: online NEFT via YONO\/net banking is available 24\u00d77.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • RTGS<\/strong> (branch-based):
    9\u202fAM\u20136\u202fPM on working days; closed on 2nd\/4th Saturdays and Sundays. Online RTGS runs 24\u00d77.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • IMPS<\/strong>:
    Immediate transfers 24\u00d77, including holidays.
    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Digital & ATM Services \u2013 Always On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • UPI, net banking, YONO app, ATMs<\/strong> are available 24\u00d77, even on holidays.
      <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      2nd & 4th Saturday FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • SBI branches are closed<\/strong> on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays<\/strong> of every month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Timing Tips to Avoid Hassle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Visit early (by 9\u202fAM) for faster service\u2014most transactions conclude by 3:30\u202fPM.
          <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Prefer digital? Use YONO<\/strong>, IMPS<\/strong>, or UPI<\/strong>\u2014available anytime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. For RTGS\/NEFT at branch, go before 6\u202fPM (weekdays) or 1\u202fPM (working Saturdays).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. During lunch hours, services continue\u2014staff lunches are staggered.
          <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Quick Snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          • Branch hours<\/strong>: 9\u202fAM\u20135\u202fPM (for days open)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Lunch<\/strong>: 1\u20132\u202fPM, staggered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Saturdays<\/strong>: Open on 1\/3\/5, closed on 2nd & 4th<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Digital & ATM<\/strong>: 24\u00d77<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • NEFT\/RTGS<\/strong>: Branch-based within office hours, digital anytime<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • IMPS\/UPI<\/strong>: 24\u00d77 always<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n
            \n
            \n
            \n

            Q1: Are SBI branches open on 2nd and 4th Saturdays?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
            \n\n

            A: No. Branches close, but digital and ATM services stay open.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

            \n

            Q2: Do branches close for lunch?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
            \n\n

            A: Staff take breaks in shifts, ensuring counters remain open.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

            \n

            Q3: When can I do RTGS via branch?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
            \n\n

            A: Typically 9\u202fAM\u20136\u202fPM on business days; online 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

            \n

            Q4: Is NEFT available on holidays?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
            \n\n

            A: Online NEFT is available 24\u00d77, but branch-based NEFT isn\u2019t on non\u2011working days.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-6985","banking","type-banking","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/banking\/6985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/banking"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/banking"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}