Banks to Remain Closed for 14 Days in August 2026; Check the Complete Holiday List

Customers planning to visit banks in August for important financial transactions are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance. According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will remain closed on multiple days in August 2026 due to national, regional, and weekly holidays. While the total number of bank holidays during the month is 14, not all holidays will be applicable across every state. Some holidays are region-specific, and customers should verify the schedule applicable to their respective states before planning a visit to a bank branch. Bank Holidays in August 2026 August 2 (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday August 8 (Second Saturday) – Banks closed nationwide August 9 (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday August 13 – Patriots' Day (Manipur) August 15 (Independence Day) – Banks closed nationwide August 16 (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday August 22 (Fourth Saturday) – Banks closed nationwide August 23 (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday August 25 – Eid-e-Milad August 28 – Raksha Bandhan Holiday August 30 (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday Despite the closure of bank branches on these holidays, customers will continue to have access to digital banking services. Facilities such as UPI, internet banking, mobile banking, ATM cash withdrawals, and IMPS will remain available, allowing users to carry out most banking transactions without visiting a branch. Customers are advised to plan branch-related services, including cheque deposits, document submissions, loan-related work, and other in-person banking activities, in accordance with the holiday schedule to avoid inconvenience.