Are banks open today? Are banks open on March 31, the 2nd day of Ramadan Feast?

Whether banks are open today is a matter of curiosity for citizens. The Ramadan Feast, the first religious holiday of the year, began on Sunday, March 30, and will end on Tuesday, April 1. President and AKP Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had announced that the Ramadan Feast holiday was extended to 9 days. In this context, public institutions and organizations will not provide service during the 9-day holiday. Citizens who are active for banking transactions are raising the question, 'Are banks open on Monday, March 31, 2025, the 2nd day of the Ramadan Feast, and can EFT or wire transfer transactions be made?' So, are banks on holiday for 9 days, and when will they open? Here are all the details...

ARE BANKS OPEN OR CLOSED TODAY?

Since the Ramadan Feast is within the scope of public holidays, all branches of public and private banks will be closed. Therefore, banks will not provide service on March 30-31 and April 1.

Throughout the holiday, banks' digital channels, namely internet and mobile banking services, as well as ATMs, will be available without interruption.

WHEN WILL BANKS OPEN?

In Turkey, banks are generally closed on public holidays. However, the working status on administrative leave days is determined based on the operations of Borsa Istanbul.

Looking at past practices, banks generally remain open on administrative leave days because these days do not fall within the scope of public holidays.

In this direction, private banks will be open on April 2-4, 2025, and will continue to provide service during normal working hours (generally between 09:00-17:00).

News Source: 12punto