According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar, banks in India will remain closed for a total of 13 days in August 2024.
These holidays include major festivals such as Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami, as well as regular Saturday and Sunday holidays.
If you need to visit the bank for any important work, make sure to check the list of holidays before you go.
Total Bank Holidays in August
Banks will be closed for 13 days in August, including the second and fourth Saturdays and four Sundays. The holiday schedule varies by state, as per the RBI’s official website. Here’s a detailed list of holidays:
Complete List of Holidays
August 3: Ker Puja (Agartala)
August 4: Sunday
August 8: Tendong Lo Rum Phat (Gangtok)
August 10: Second Saturday
August 11: Sunday
August 13: Patriots’ Day (Imphal)
August 15: Independence Day (Nationwide)
August 18: Sunday
August 19: Raksha Bandhan (National Holiday)
August 20: Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti (Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram)
August 24: Fourth Saturday
August 25: Sunday
August 26: Janmashtami (Nationwide)
State-Specific Bank Holidays
It’s important to note that the list of bank holidays varies from state to state. The complete list of holidays, including regional festivals, is available on the official RBI website.
Online Banking Services
Despite banks being closed on these holidays, customers can still carry out their banking activities online.
Most banking services are now available online, allowing you to complete transactions, pay bills, and manage accounts from the comfort of your home, even on holidays.
