Muharram Bank Holiday 2026: Are Banks Open or Closed on June 26? Check State-Wise List
Customers have been uncertain about whether banks will remain open on June 25 or shut on June 26 for Muharram 2026. Because Islamic festivals are determined by the lunar calendar, the date of observance can shift slightly across regions, adding to the confusion.
As per the Reserve Bank of India's official holiday calendar, June 25, 2026 (Thursday) is a normal working day for banks nationwide. The Muharram bank holiday has been scheduled for June 26, 2026 (Friday) across the majority of states and cities in India.
According to the RBI's state-wise schedule, bank branches will stay shut on June 26 in Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar, and Vijayawada.
At the state level, the holiday applies to Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Tripura, and Mizoram. States such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya will only observe the standard Saturday and Sunday weekend closures.
Customers are advised to complete any urgent branch-related work, such as cheque deposits, demand drafts, or RTGS initiations, by June 25 to avoid delays.
It is worth noting that RTGS transactions initiated at a physical branch counter will not be processed on holidays or mandatory Saturdays. Only transactions submitted through the bank's online platforms will be accepted during these periods.
As per the Reserve Bank of India's official holiday calendar, June 25, 2026 (Thursday) is a normal working day for banks nationwide. The Muharram bank holiday has been scheduled for June 26, 2026 (Friday) across the majority of states and cities in India.
Cities Where Banks Will Remain Closed on June 26
According to the RBI's state-wise schedule, bank branches will stay shut on June 26 in Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar, and Vijayawada.
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At the state level, the holiday applies to Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Tripura, and Mizoram. States such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya will only observe the standard Saturday and Sunday weekend closures.
Three-Day Banking Disruption: June 26 to 28
The Muharram holiday on June 26 leads directly into the fourth Saturday on June 27, which is a mandatory nationwide bank holiday for all scheduled and non-scheduled banks, followed by the regular Sunday closure on June 28. Together, this results in a continuous three-day break from branch banking for customers in most parts of the country.Customers are advised to complete any urgent branch-related work, such as cheque deposits, demand drafts, or RTGS initiations, by June 25 to avoid delays.
What Banking Services Stay Available?
While physical branches will be shut, most banking needs can still be met through digital channels. Services such as UPI payments, internet banking, mobile banking apps, and ATM withdrawals will continue to function normally throughout the holiday period. Fund transfers via NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS through online platforms are also expected to remain operational without disruption.It is worth noting that RTGS transactions initiated at a physical branch counter will not be processed on holidays or mandatory Saturdays. Only transactions submitted through the bank's online platforms will be accepted during these periods.
Why Is Muharram a Public Holiday?
Muharram marks the start of the Islamic New Year and is regarded as one of the holiest months in Islam. Its tenth day, Ashura, commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain Ibn Ali and his companions at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Shia Muslims observe this day through mourning rituals and processions, while Sunni Muslims mark it through fasting. Across India, Tazias and public processions are held during this period, and many state governments declare it a public holiday, resulting in closures of banks, government offices, and schools.
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