Bank Holidays (July 27 – August 2): If you are planning to visit a bank branch this week to complete any important tasks, you should check the holiday calendar first. Between July 27 and August 2, 2026, banks will remain closed for several days across various states due to festivals and weekly holidays. However, banks will not be closed every day in every state; some holidays apply based on local festivals specific to certain states.

Additionally, very few days remain in July, and August is set to begin soon. In August 2026, banks will observe 14 holidays across different states, including festivals, weekly holidays, and national holidays. However, these holidays will not be uniform across the entire country; many will apply on a state-specific basis.

Reasons for bank closures:
1. All Sundays
2. Second Saturday
3. Fourth Saturday
4. Independence Day

July 28

On July 28, banks may remain closed in some states due to local festivals or regional occasions.

July 29

Banking services will continue normally in most parts of the country on July 29, so you can visit the bank to carry out your work. July 29 also marks Guru Purnima.

July 30

Banks will remain open in most locations on Thursday, July 30, except in states observing a regional holiday.

July 31

Banks will operate normally in most states on July 31.

August 1

August 1 falls on a Saturday; since it is the first Saturday of the month, banks across the country will remain open.

August 2

August 2 is a Sunday, and all banks across the country will remain closed due to the weekly holiday.

August Bank Holiday List

August 2 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
August 8 (Second Saturday) – Banks closed nationwide
August 9 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
August 15 (Saturday) – Independence Day
August 16 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
August 22 (Fourth Saturday) – Banks closed
August 23 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday

Banks will remain closed on different dates across various states due to festivals such as Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Parsi New Year, Eid-e-Milad, and other regional festivals.

Which services will be available while banks are closed?

Despite bank branches being closed, customers will be able to use various digital services. These include UPI payments, internet banking, mobile banking, ATM cash withdrawals, cash deposit machines, and online fund transfers.