Planning to visit your bank in August? Check the holiday calendar first. Several festivals and weekend closures will affect banking services during the month.

Knowing the Indian bank holidays in August 2026 can help you avoid unnecessary trips to your bank branch. While digital banking remains available, physical branches stay closed on notified holidays.

Here’s a complete list of bank holidays in August 2026, covering nationwide observances, regional festivals, and weekend closures announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Complete List of Indian Bank Holidays in August 2026 (State-wise) 

Note: State-specific holidays apply only to the RBI-notified banking circles. Customers should check the holiday schedule applicable to their state before visiting a bank branch.

Independence Day Holiday

Banks across India will remain closed on August 15, 2026 (Saturday) to observe Independence Day. Since it is immediately followed by a Sunday, customers will have a two-day banking break. Plan important branch visits in advance.

Onam and Milad-un-Nabi Holidays

Banks in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh will remain closed on August 25 for First Onam and Milad-un-Nabi (Milad-i-Sherif).

On August 26, banks in Kerala will remain closed for Thiruvonam, while several other states will observe Id-E-Milad (Milad-un-Nabi/Baravafat). As these holidays vary by state, customers should verify the RBI holiday calendar for their banking circle before visiting a branch.

Raksha Bandhan Bank Holiday

Raksha Bandhan is not a nationwide bank holiday. On August 28, banks will remain closed in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh. Some states will also observe Pang-Lhabsol, Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi, Ayyankali Jayanthi, and the Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi.

Regional Bank Holidays in August

Ker Puja – August 4

Banks in Tripura will remain closed on August 4 for Ker Puja, a traditional festival observed in the state.

Tendong Lho Rum Faat – August 8

Banks in Sikkim will remain closed on August 8 to celebrate Tendong Lho Rum Faat, an important festival of the Lepcha community.

Patriots’ Day – August 13

Banks in Manipur will remain closed on August 13 to commemorate Patriots’ Day.

Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur’s Birthday – August 19

Banks in Tripura will remain closed on August 19 to observe the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, the state’s former ruler.

Weekend Bank Closures in August 2026 

Banks across India will remain closed on:

• August 2 – Sunday
• August 8 – Second Saturday
• August 9 – Sunday
• August 16 – Sunday
• August 22 – Fourth Saturday
• August 23 – Sunday
• August 30 – Sunday

Weekend closures account for a significant portion of the Indian bank holidays in August 2026.

Will Online Banking Services Continue? 

Yes. Bank holidays affect only physical branches. Customers can continue using:

• UPI
• Internet Banking
• Mobile Banking
• ATM services
• Debit Cards
• Credit Cards
• IMPS
• NEFT
• RTGS (as per RBI settlement schedules)

Digital banking services remain available throughout most bank holidays.

Check the Indian bank holidays in August 2026 before visiting a branch to plan your banking activities without interruptions.

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Note: Bank holidays may vary by state and RBI banking circle. Please verify the holiday schedule with your bank or the official RBI calendar before visiting a branch.

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