Bank Holidays August 2026: Banks to Remain Closed on These Days Next Week
Bank holidays in August 2026 are once again set to affect customers across different parts of India, with several branch closures scheduled in the final week of the month. From August 25 to August 30, banks will observe holidays for Eid-e-Milad, Onam, Raksha Bandhan and the regular Sunday weekly closure, depending on the location.
However, customers should note one important point: these are not nationwide holidays on every date. RBI's bank holiday calendar is location-specific, meaning a branch may be closed in one city while another branch of the same bank remains open elsewhere.
For people planning KYC work, cash transactions, cheque-related services, locker visits or other branch-dependent tasks, checking the local holiday schedule before visiting is essential.
Bank Holiday List: August 25 to August 30
The key bank closure dates in the coming week are:
| Date | Day | Holiday | Major affected locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 25 | Tuesday | Milad-Un-Nabi / First Onam / Milad-i-Sherif | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada |
| August 26 | Wednesday | Id-e-Milad / Milad-un-Nabi / Thiruvonam | Several major banking centres |
| August 27 | Thursday | Thiruvonam | Kerala |
| August 28 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan and other regional observances | Selected states and cities |
| August 30 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | Nationwide |
The RBI-based August calendar lists these holidays according to specific banking centres rather than applying every regional holiday across India.
August 25: Milad-Un-Nabi and First Onam
On Tuesday, August 25, bank branches in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada are scheduled to remain closed for Milad-Un-Nabi, First Onam or related local observances.
This is particularly relevant for customers in Kerala and the listed banking centres. Customers elsewhere should check their own branch schedule because August 25 is not a blanket bank holiday across India.
August 26: Banks Closed in Several Major Cities
Wednesday, August 26 is one of the most significant bank holiday dates of the week.
According to the RBI holiday listing, branches in centres including Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram are scheduled for closure on this date.
The holiday is associated with Id-e-Milad, Milad-un-Nabi and regional observances such as Thiruvonam, depending on the location.
For customers who need physical banking services in cities such as Patna, Mumbai, Delhi or Hyderabad, this is a date worth marking on the calendar.
August 27: Thiruvonam Holiday in Kerala
The following day, Thursday, August 27, brings another regional closure.
Thiruvonam, the main day of the Onam festival, is observed as a bank holiday in Kerala.
This means customers in Kerala could see multiple branch closures during the week because of the cluster of Onam-related holidays.
It is a good example of why a single nationwide bank holiday list can sometimes be misleading. The number of closures a customer experiences depends heavily on the state or banking centre.
August 28: Raksha Bandhan and Regional Holidays
On Friday, August 28, selected bank branches will remain closed for Raksha Bandhan and other regional observances.
The RBI-based listings include locations such as Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Jaipur, Jammu, Lucknow, Shimla and Thiruvananthapuram, among others.
In addition, Chhattisgarh has separately announced August 28 as a bank and treasury holiday for Raksha Bandhan.
Customers should therefore check the holiday status of their specific branch, particularly if they are planning an important transaction at the end of the week.
August 30: Sunday Holiday Across India
On Sunday, August 30, bank branches will remain closed nationwide as part of the regular weekly holiday.
This closure is different from the festival-based holidays because Sunday is a standard weekly bank holiday across India.
Therefore, anyone who needs physical branch services should ideally complete the work before the weekend.
Are Banks Closed Continuously for Several Days?
Not across the entire country.
The phrase “banks will remain closed for several days” can create confusion because India's banking holiday system is state- and city-specific.
For example, a customer in Kerala may experience several closures around Onam, while a customer in another state may have only one or two applicable holidays during the same period.
The RBI calendar identifies holidays by banking centre, so customers should not assume that a bank is closed simply because a holiday is listed somewhere in India.
Will UPI, ATM and Internet Banking Work?
A branch holiday does not mean that the entire banking system shuts down.
Customers can generally continue using:
- UPI payments
- Mobile banking
- Internet banking
- ATMs
- Debit and credit cards
- Digital fund-transfer services
Digital banking channels generally remain available during branch holidays, although individual services can occasionally be affected by scheduled maintenance or technical issues.
The main limitation is for services that require a physical branch or employee interaction.
Which Banking Work Should Be Completed Before the Holidays?
Customers with important offline banking work should plan ahead.
This could include:
- KYC and document verification
- Certain cash deposits or withdrawals
- Locker visits
- Passbook-related work
- Demand draft requests
- Specific cheque-related services
- Loan documentation
- Account-related paperwork
- Other services requiring physical verification
Businesses that regularly deposit cash at branches should also consider the regional holiday schedule when planning their weekly operations.
What About SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and PNB?
The holiday schedule generally applies to bank branches according to their location. Therefore, customers of SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank and other public and private-sector banks should check the operating status of their particular branch.
The crucial factor is the branch location, not simply the name of the bank.
A customer may find an SBI branch closed in one city while another SBI branch in a different state operates normally on the same date.
What Customers Should Do Now
If you have urgent branch-related work next week, the safest approach is to check your bank's branch schedule before travelling.
For routine payments, UPI and online banking can continue to provide convenient alternatives. But physical services such as documentation, locker access and certain cash or cheque-related tasks may have to wait until the branch reopens.
The cluster of holidays is especially important for customers in Kerala and cities covered by the August 25–28 regional holiday notifications.
Bottom Line
The final week of August brings several bank holidays in India, but the closures are not identical across the country. August 25, 26, 27 and 28 involve different regional and religious holidays, while August 30 is a nationwide Sunday closure.
The key takeaway for bank customers is to check their state- or city-specific RBI holiday schedule before visiting a branch. Digital services such as UPI, ATMs and internet banking should remain the primary alternatives for routine transactions during branch closures.
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