The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its bank holidays in August, listing 14 days on which banks across the country will remain shut, including scheduled Saturdays and Sundays. Both public and private sector banks will observe these closures.

Key Highlights

• Bank Holidays in August will remain closed for 14 days including all Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays.
• ATMs, UPI and online banking remain functional in the holidays.

Apart from gazetted public holidays, all scheduled and unscheduled banks remain closed on every second and fourth Saturday, as well as on all Sundays. The list also includes several regional and religious festival holidays that vary by state.

Complete List of Bank Holidays in August 2026

Weekend Bank Closures in August 2026

Besides the state-specific and national holidays, banks will remain closed on all Sundays which is on August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, as well as on the second and fourth Saturdays, falling on August 8 and August 22 in line with standard RBI rules.

Online Banking Services Remain Unaffected

Even on days when physical bank branches are closed, essential digital banking services will continue to function normally across the country. ATMs, UPI, and mobile and internet banking will remain operational unless specific maintenance downtime is announced.

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Customers can also continue to use NEFT and RTGS transfer requests, demand draft applications, and chequebook request forms during this period. Additional services including credit, debit and ATM card facilities, locker applications, standing instruction setups and account maintenance paperwork will also remain accessible despite branch closures.

With multiple regional festivals falling in August, customers in specific states are advised to plan branch-related banking work in advance to avoid inconvenience, while digital banking channels remain available throughout the month.