Bank Holidays Next Week: Banks to Remain Closed for Four Days Between August 24 and 30
If you're planning to visit a bank branch next week, it’s worth checking the holiday calendar first. Banks across several Indian states will remain closed for up to four days between August 24 and August 30, 2026, due to regional festivals, religious observances and the regular Sunday holiday. While the number of holidays varies by state, customers in many cities will face multiple branch closures during the week.
The closures apply to both public and private sector banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank. However, digital banking services such as UPI, mobile banking, internet banking and ATMs will continue to operate normally.
Why Are Banks Closing Next Week?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) follows a state-wise holiday calendar under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Unlike national holidays, many bank holidays are observed only in specific states depending on local festivals and religious celebrations.
As a result, customers in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Maharashtra and several northeastern states will see different holiday schedules during the same week.
Bank Holiday List: August 24–30, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Where Banks Are Closed |
|---|---|---|
| August 25 (Tuesday) | First Onam / Milad-un-Nabi | Kerala and selected states |
| August 26 (Wednesday) | Id-e-Milad / Thiruvonam | Many states including Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and others |
| August 28 (Friday) | Raksha Bandhan & regional holidays | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, parts of Northeast and other notified states |
| August 30 (Sunday) | Weekly holiday | Banks closed nationwide |
These holidays are based on the RBI’s official state-wise holiday calendar, and the exact list of affected cities differs by state.
Will Banks Be Closed for Four Consecutive Days?
No—not across India.
A common misconception is that banks will shut nationwide for four straight days. In reality, the four holidays are spread across the week, and most closures are regional rather than national. Whether your local branch remains open depends on your state’s RBI holiday schedule.
For example:
Kerala will observe both Onam-related holidays.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will close on Id-e-Milad.
Several northern and western states will observe Raksha Bandhan on August 28.
All banks nationwide will remain closed on Sunday, August 30.
Which Banking Services Will Remain Available?
Even when physical branches are closed, most banking services continue without interruption.
Customers can still use:
UPI payments
Mobile banking apps
Internet banking
ATM cash withdrawals
Debit and credit card transactions
IMPS, NEFT and RTGS (subject to settlement timings)
Only over-the-counter branch services such as cash deposits, cheque clearing assistance, passbook updates and document verification—will be unavailable on notified holidays.
What Customers Should Do Before the Holiday Week
If you have important banking work, consider completing it before Tuesday.
Priority tasks include:
High-value cheque deposits
Loan documentation
Demand draft issuance
KYC updates
Locker visits
Cash withdrawals for business needs
Business owners, traders and salaried employees expecting time-sensitive transactions should also account for regional branch closures.
Does This Affect Online Banking or Stock Markets?
No.
The holiday schedule mainly affects physical bank branches. UPI, internet banking and ATM services will continue to function as usual. Stock market holidays are announced separately by NSE and BSE and do not automatically coincide with every regional bank holiday.
Bottom Line
Banks will remain closed on up to four days between August 24 and August 30, but the closures are state-specific rather than nationwide. If you're planning to visit a branch next week, checking your local RBI holiday schedule could save you an unnecessary trip.
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