# Banks closed up to 3 days this week, check RBI holiday list

2026-08-16T02:58:41+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Banks across India will be closed for up to three days this week, starting Tuesday, August 19. Tripura observes a holiday on Wednesday for the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. All banks are also shut on the fourth Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, as per the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar. According to LiveMint, branches will operate normally on the remaining 4 to 5 days. The Times of India reports that August has several more holidays: August 25 for Milad-Un-Nabi and First Onam in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, August 26 for Id-E-Milad and Thiruvonam in 14 states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, and August 28 for Raksha Bandhan in nine states. Digital banking services remain available 24/7 through internet banking, mobile apps, UPI and ATMs on all holidays, both outlets note. Only in-branch services like cheque processing and large cash transactions will be suspended.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/bank-holidays-this-week-sbi-hdfc-icici-pnb-to-remain-closed-for-upto-3-days-bank-holiday-dates-as-per-rbi-calendar-11786840666006.html>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/bank-holidays-this-week-when-and-where-will-banks-stay-closed/articleshow/133285545.cms>

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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-17T05:22:10+00:00.

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