Bank customers planning branch visits this week should check the holiday calendar before heading out. Between August 24 and August 30, 2026, bank branches in several states are scheduled to remain closed on different days because of regional festivals, religious observances and the regular Sunday holiday.

The closures will not apply uniformly across India. Bank holidays notified for festivals such as Milad-un-Nabi, Onam and Raksha Bandhan vary from one state and banking circle to another. Therefore, customers should verify the holiday applicable in their city before postponing or scheduling any important branch-related transaction.

According to the holiday schedule cited for the week, some regions could see bank branches closed on multiple days, while branches elsewhere may continue to operate normally.

August 25: Holiday for Milad-un-Nabi and First Onam

On Tuesday, August 25, banks are scheduled to remain closed in selected states in connection with Milad-un-Nabi and First Onam.

As per the cited holiday calendar, branches in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh will observe the holiday on this date.

Since regional bank holidays are determined according to local celebrations, customers in other states should not assume that their branches will also remain shut.

Anyone planning services such as cheque submission, locker access, demand drafts or document verification should check with their local branch beforehand.

August 26: Banks Closed in Several States

Wednesday, August 26, is expected to bring a wider set of regional bank closures because of Eid-e-Milad and Thiruvonam celebrations.

The holiday schedule lists closures in several states and Union Territories, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Kerala, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Manipur.

Customers in these regions may find physical branches closed for regular counter services.

However, banks in states where no holiday has been notified for the day are expected to function according to their normal business hours.

August 28: Raksha Bandhan Holiday in Selected Regions

Banks in a number of states are also scheduled to remain closed on Friday, August 28, on account of Raksha Bandhan.

The states mentioned in the holiday schedule include Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Sikkim and Jammu and Kashmir.

Again, the holiday is regional rather than nationwide. Customers should verify the status of their bank branch because holiday observance can differ across banking circles.

Those who need to complete transactions that require physical paperwork may find it useful to finish them before the holiday.

August 29 Is a Working Saturday

Saturday, August 29, is the fifth Saturday of the month.

Banks in India are generally closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, while the first, third and fifth Saturdays are normally working days unless another notified holiday applies.

Therefore, August 29 is expected to be a normal working day for bank branches across most parts of the country.

Customers who miss a branch visit earlier in the week may therefore get an opportunity to complete their work on Saturday, subject to local holiday conditions and branch timings.

August 30: Banks Closed Nationwide on Sunday

Sunday, August 30, will be a regular weekly holiday for banks across India.

Physical branches will remain closed, although most electronic banking facilities will continue to be available.

This means the week's bank closures are spread across different days depending on the region rather than representing four consecutive nationwide holidays.

Another Bank Holiday Coming on September 4

Customers should also keep an eye on the following week.

According to the cited holiday schedule, banks in several cities are expected to remain closed on Friday, September 4, because of Janmashtami or Krishna Jayanti.

The cities listed include Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Kolkata, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla and Thiruvananthapuram.

Sunday, September 6, will then be the regular weekly holiday.

If you have any branch-dependent work scheduled around these dates, checking the local holiday calendar in advance could help avoid unnecessary delays.

Will UPI and Mobile Banking Work During Bank Holidays?

A holiday for physical branches does not mean that all banking services stop.

UPI, mobile banking and internet banking are generally available round the clock. Customers can continue making digital payments, transferring money, checking account balances and paying bills through these channels.

NEFT and RTGS facilities are also available electronically on a round-the-clock basis, while IMPS allows instant transfers through supported banking channels.

ATMs are expected to remain operational for cash withdrawals and other services, subject to machine availability and maintenance.

Which Services May Be Delayed?

Some activities still require direct assistance from branch employees.

Services such as certain cheque-related transactions, demand drafts, document submission, locker operations, account verification and other counter-based requests may have to wait until the branch reopens.

Cheque clearing timelines may also be affected around holidays, depending on the nature of the transaction and banking processes involved.

Customers handling business payments, property transactions or other time-sensitive banking work should factor these holidays into their plans.

Check Your City Before Visiting a Bank

The most important point is that festival-related bank holidays are not the same everywhere in India.

A bank may be closed in one state while another branch of the same bank remains open in a different part of the country. Customers should therefore rely on the holiday schedule applicable to their city and banking circle.

If you have important work between August 24 and August 30, checking your bank's official website, mobile app, customer-care service or local branch notice before leaving home can save time.

Digital banking will continue to handle most routine transactions, but customers who need in-person services should plan their visits around the regional holiday calendar.