NEW DELHI, INDIA | AUGUST 23, 2026 —
Bank Holidays This Week will affect branch operations across several states between Monday, August 24 and Sunday, August 30, with closures scheduled for Milad-un-Nabi, Onam-related observances, Raksha Bandhan and other regional festivals.
However, customers should not misunderstand the headline: banks will not remain closed for four days across India.
The Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar varies by regional office and state. In some locations, particularly Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, regional holidays combined with the Sunday closure can mean as many as four non-working branch days during the August 24–30 period. Other cities may have one, two or three closures.
For anyone with cheque work, document verification, locker access, cash-related branch transactions, KYC updates or other work requiring a physical bank visit, checking the local holiday schedule before leaving home could save considerable time.
Are Banks Open Tomorrow, August 24?
Yes. Monday, August 24, 2026 is generally a working day for banks across India.
The RBI holiday matrix does not list a nationwide or major regional bank holiday for August 24.
Customers who need urgent branch-based work may therefore find Monday one of the best days to complete it before several regional holidays begin from Tuesday.
Individual branches can still operate under local instructions, so customers with time-sensitive work should confirm branch hours through their bank.
Bank Holidays From August 24 to August 30, 2026
Here is the key schedule for the coming week:
| Date | Day | Holiday/Reason | Major Locations Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 24 | Monday | No major RBI-listed holiday | Banks generally open |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Milad-Un-Nabi / First Onam / Milad-i-Sherif | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada |
| August 26 | Wednesday | Id-E-Milad / Baravafat / Milad-un-Nabi / Thiruvonam | Several major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Patna |
| August 27 | Thursday | No major RBI-listed closure in the weekly matrix | Banks generally open |
| August 28 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan / Pang-Lhabsol / Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi / related observances | Selected cities including Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Dehradun, Jaipur, Lucknow, Shimla, Kochi and others |
| August 29 | Saturday | Fifth Saturday | Banks generally open |
| August 30 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | Banks closed across India |
The precise holiday applicable to a branch depends on its RBI regional office and local government notification.
August 25 Bank Holiday: Where Will Banks Be Closed?
On Tuesday, August 25, RBI’s regional holiday schedule lists closures in:
- Kochi
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Vijayawada
The observances include Milad-Un-Nabi, First Onam and Milad-i-Sherif, depending on the location.
This means customers in Kerala and parts of Andhra Pradesh should confirm their local branch status before planning a visit.
August 26 Bank Holiday: Major Cities Affected
Wednesday, August 26, is the most geographically widespread regional banking holiday during the week.
RBI’s holiday matrix lists closures across multiple major centers, including:
Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar and Thiruvananthapuram.
The holidays are associated with Id-E-Milad, Baravafat, Milad-un-Nabi and Thiruvonam, depending on the region.
Customers in these cities should ideally complete branch-dependent work on Monday, August 24 or check whether their branch is available later in the week.
Are Banks Closed in Delhi on August 26?
Yes. New Delhi is listed for a bank holiday on Wednesday, August 26.
Customers of SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and other banks should therefore plan physical branch visits accordingly.
Online banking and payment facilities are generally unaffected by a branch holiday.
August 28 Bank Holiday for Raksha Bandhan and Regional Festivals
Another important closure comes on Friday, August 28.
RBI’s regional schedule lists holidays in centers including:
- Ahmedabad
- Bhopal
- Dehradun
- Gangtok
- Jaipur
- Jammu
- Kanpur
- Kochi
- Lucknow
- Shimla
- Srinagar
- Thiruvananthapuram
The reasons vary by location and include Raksha Bandhan, Pang-Lhabsol, the Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi, Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi and Ayyankali Jayanthi.
Raksha Bandhan falls on August 28 this year, making Friday particularly important for customers in parts of North and Central India.
Also Read: Raksha Bandhan 2026: Correct Date, Rakhi Muhurat and Bhadra Timing
Are SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and PNB Closed?
There is no separate national holiday calendar for SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank or PNB that makes every branch across India close on all regional holidays.
A branch generally follows the holiday schedule applicable to its state or banking center.
That means:
SBI in Delhi may be closed on a day when an SBI branch in another state remains open.
HDFC Bank in Mumbai may observe a regional holiday that does not apply to its Kolkata branch.
The same principle applies to ICICI Bank, PNB, Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank and other banks.
Customers should therefore check the holiday based on branch location, not merely the bank’s name.
Which Places Could See Up to Four Bank Closures?
The “up to four days” figure is most relevant to locations where multiple regional holidays overlap with the Sunday closure.
For example, RBI’s regional matrix lists Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram for closures on:
- August 25
- August 26
- August 28
- August 30 — Sunday
That means customers there could encounter four branch-closure days during the seven-day period, although the holidays are not consecutive.
This is why customers should avoid reading “banks closed for four days” as a nationwide four-day shutdown.
Are Banks Open on Saturday, August 29?
Yes, banks are generally expected to be open on Saturday, August 29.
August 29 is the fifth Saturday of the month.
Under the banking holiday framework, scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Fifth Saturdays are normally working Saturdays unless a separate local holiday applies.
This makes August 29 another useful day for customers who cannot complete branch work earlier in the week.
Are Banks Closed on Sunday, August 30?
Yes. Banks across India will remain closed for regular branch operations on Sunday, August 30.
Sunday is the only closure during August 24–30 that broadly applies nationwide.
Digital transactions, however, do not stop simply because bank branches are closed.
Will UPI, Mobile Banking and Net Banking Work on Bank Holidays?
In most cases, yes.
Customers should still be able to use services such as:
- UPI
- Mobile banking
- Internet banking
- ATM withdrawals
- Debit and credit cards
- IMPS
- Online NEFT
- Online RTGS
RBI operates NEFT throughout the year on a 24×7 basis, including holidays.
RTGS is also available 24x7x365.
Individual banking apps or services can occasionally be unavailable because of scheduled maintenance or technical problems, but a branch holiday itself does not normally shut down digital payment systems.
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What Banking Work Could Be Affected?
Customers should plan ahead if they need services that normally require physical branch access.
These can include:
- Locker visits
- KYC document submission
- Certain account-opening procedures
- Physical cheque-related work
- Demand drafts
- Cash transactions requiring a branch
- Signature verification
- Loan documentation
- Nomination or account-record changes requiring physical forms
Some cheque-clearing processes may also be affected by local branch holidays.
What About Bank Holiday Tomorrow Searches?
For customers searching “bank holiday tomorrow” on Sunday, August 23, the practical answer is straightforward:
Banks are generally open tomorrow, Monday, August 24.
The next location-specific closures begin on Tuesday, August 25.
Customers in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and cities affected by the August 26 and August 28 holidays should plan their branch visits particularly carefully.
Why Bank Holidays Differ From State to State
India does not have a single identical bank-holiday calendar for every state.
Apart from national holidays and scheduled weekend closures, RBI’s calendar reflects regional festivals and observances.
A festival important in Kerala may not lead to branch closures in Punjab.
Similarly, a Raksha Bandhan holiday may apply to selected northern or central banking centers without shutting branches nationwide.
That is why RBI presents holidays by regional office.
Also Read
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Bank Holidays This Week: Quick Answer
If you only want the most important information:
Monday, August 24: Banks generally open.
Tuesday, August 25: Regional closures in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada.
Wednesday, August 26: Major regional holiday affecting several cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Lucknow.
Thursday, August 27: Banks generally open.
Friday, August 28: Regional closures for Raksha Bandhan and other observances.
Saturday, August 29: Fifth Saturday; banks generally open.
Sunday, August 30: Banks closed nationwide for the weekly holiday.
Customers should check the RBI holiday calendar or their bank’s official branch information before making a time-sensitive visit.
The Bottom Line
Bank Holidays This Week will vary substantially depending on where customers live.
There is no four-day nationwide bank shutdown from August 24 to August 30.
Instead, regional holidays on August 25, August 26 and August 28 combine with the regular Sunday closure on August 30 to create different schedules around the country.
For some locations, the week could contain as many as four branch-closure days.
For many others, there will be fewer.
With Monday, August 24 and Saturday, August 29 generally available as working banking days, customers with urgent branch-dependent tasks should plan ahead rather than waiting until the festival-heavy part of the week.
