If you have any important banking work planned for August, make sure to check the holiday calendar first.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), bank branches will remain closed for a total of 14 days during August 2026 in different parts of the country.
These holidays include national events, regional festivals, and regular weekend closures. Since holidays vary from state to state, it’s a good idea to confirm whether banks in your area will be open before visiting a branch.
Complete Bank Holiday List for August 2026
Here are the bank holidays scheduled for August:
August 2 (Sunday): Weekly holiday (All India)
August 4 (Tuesday): Ker Puja – Banks closed in Agartala
August 8 (Saturday): Second Saturday (All India) and Tendong Lo Rum Phat (Gangtok)
August 9 (Sunday): Weekly holiday (All India)
August 13 (Thursday): Patriots’ Day – Banks closed in Imphal
August 15 (Saturday): Independence Day – Banks closed across India
August 16 (Sunday): Weekly holiday (All India)
August 19 (Wednesday): Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Jayanti – Banks closed in Agartala
August 22 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday (All India)
August 23 (Sunday): Weekly holiday (All India)
August 25 (Tuesday): Milad-un-Nabi / First Onam – Banks closed in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada
August 26 (Wednesday): Eid-e-Milad / Thiruvonam – Banks closed in cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Lucknow, and Patna
August 28 (Friday): Raksha Bandhan / Pang-Lhabsol / Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti – Banks closed in Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Lucknow, Shimla, Dehradun, and other selected cities
August 30 (Sunday): Weekly holiday (All India)
Banking Services Will Continue Online
Even if bank branches are closed, you can still complete most banking tasks online. Services such as net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATM transactions will continue to work 24×7.
You can also use your bank’s website or mobile app to apply for a cheque book, manage debit or credit card services, and make NEFT or RTGS transfers without visiting a branch.
Check Your State’s Holiday Before Visiting
Not every holiday applies across India. Many are specific to certain states or cities.
To avoid unnecessary trips, check your state’s bank holiday schedule before heading to your nearest branch, especially if you have time-sensitive banking work.
