Bank holidays in August: SBI, HDFC, other lenders to be closed for 14 days next month; Check full RBI calendar here

Bank holidays in August 2026: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed 14 holidays next month for all public and private banks in India, which includes the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and others.

Lenders across different parts of the country typically witness a closure to observe and celebrate national, religious, and regional holidays. Operations are also suspended pan-India on gazetted public holidays

Additionally, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe mandatory closure on all second and fourth Saturdays, as well as every Sunday of the month. It means that on these days, customers will not be able to access in-branch services.

Further, holidays differ across states and union territories (UTs) due to local needs, and it is thus advisable to check RBI's holiday schedule or confirm with your local bank branch before planning a visit.

Being aware of the holiday schedule in advance can help avoid last-minute inconvenience and ensure that important banking tasks, such as cheque clearances, cash transactions or branch visits, are completed on time, especially around long weekends or festive periods.

In RBI's holiday calendar, certain days are marked as non-working days. Here's the full list of holidays in August 2026:

Essential banking services remain operational nationwide despite the physical branch closures. You can continue to use online or mobile banking services even on national holidays, unless notified to users for technical or other reasons.

For cash emergencies, ATMs are open for withdrawals, app and UPI function as usual. These services work round the clock, though at times it may be down due to scheduled maintenance during which the banks will notify you.

Additionally, fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer forms, demand draft request forms and chequebook forms. Apart from those options, credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards can also be obtained through card services. Services such as account maintenance forms, setting up standing instructions, and applying for a locker are also open.

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