The month of August 2026 features a mix of national and regional holidays, with major festivals like Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Onam leading the calendar. While bank branches will not operate on these holidays, digital banking services including UPI, NEFT, RTGS, internet banking, and ATMs will function as usual.
Customers are advised to plan cheque deposits and in-person banking tasks in advance to avoid inconvenience during these closures.
List of Bank Holidays in India for August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applicable States / Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday | All Banks |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | Teej (Hariyali Teej) | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh |
| August 9, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| August 10, 2026 | Monday | Muharram (Tentative) | Nationwide (except a few states) |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday – All Banks Closed |
| August 16, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| August 19, 2026 | Wednesday | Raksha Bandhan | North & Central India |
| August 22, 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday | All Banks |
| August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | Janmashtami | Most States – North, West & South India |
| August 30, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| August 31, 2026 | Monday | Onam / Thiruvonam | Kerala |
Highlights of Major Bank Holidays in August 2026
1. Muharram (August 10, 2026)
A significant Islamic observance marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year and commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Banks in many regions will remain closed.
2. Independence Day (August 15, 2026)
A national holiday celebrated across India to honor the country’s freedom from British rule. All public and private sector banks remain closed.
3. Raksha Bandhan (August 19, 2026)
This festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Banks in northern and central India observe a holiday on this day.
4. Janmashtami (August 25, 2026)
Marks the birth of Lord Krishna and is celebrated with great devotion in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and other parts of India. Banks in these regions stay closed.
5. Onam (August 31, 2026)
Kerala’s most important festival, Onam signifies prosperity and happiness. All banks in Kerala will remain closed for Thiruvonam celebrations.
6. Teej (August 3, 2026)
Primarily observed by women in Rajasthan, Haryana, and parts of North India, this festival celebrates marital bliss and the monsoon season.
7. Second & Fourth Saturdays (August 1 & August 22, 2026)
According to RBI rules, all banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays every month.
Note: Some regional holidays may vary depending on state government announcements. Always check your local bank branch notice or official RBI regional calendar for state-specific holidays.
