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Bank Holidays August 2026: Find out here how many days banks will remain closed in August. Learn which days and in which states bank holidays will be observed according to the RBI's holiday calendar.

Bank Holidays August 2026: If you have any important bank-related work in August, check the list of bank holidays in advance. According to the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar, banks will remain closed for several days in August 2026 due to a combination of national, regional, and weekly holidays. However, not all holidays apply to every state, as some are specific to certain regions. Banks will be closed for a total of 14 days in August; the specific dates are listed below.

When will banks remain closed in August 2026?

2 August (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
8 August (Second Saturday) – Banks closed nationwide
9 August (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
13 August – Patriots' Day (Manipur)
15 August (Independence Day) – Banks closed nationwide
16 August (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
22 August (Fourth Saturday) – Banks closed nationwide
23 August (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
25 August – Eid-e-Milad
28 August – Raksha Bandhan
30 August (Sunday) – Weekly holiday

Additionally, banks may remain closed in some states due to local festivals and regional events. Therefore, please check the holiday list for your specific state before visiting the bank.

Which services will remain operational while banks are closed?

Despite bank branches being closed, customers will continue to have access to digital banking services. These include UPI, internet banking, mobile banking, cash withdrawals via ATMs, and IMPS.

Things to keep in mind before visiting the bank

If you need to deposit a cheque, get a draft made, update your KYC, or visit a branch for any essential task, plan by taking the holiday schedule into account. This way, you won't face the inconvenience of finding the bank closed.