Bank Holidays: A host of holidays this month; banks to remain closed for 14 days..

If you are planning to visit the bank this month to open an account, deposit a cheque, apply for a loan, or complete KYC formalities, please check the holiday calendar first. This is important because banks will remain closed for nearly half the month. You wouldn't want to visit a bank branch only to find it closed and have to return empty-handed.

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will remain closed for 14 days this month due to weekly offs and various major festivals and observances. This applies to both public sector banks—such as the State Bank of India (SBI), PNB, and Canara Bank—and private sector banks like HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Bank. However, it is important to note that banks will not be closed for all 14 days in every state; since some holidays are region-specific, a bank might be closed in one state on a particular day while remaining open in another.

List of Holidays for August 2026