Bank Holiday Today: If you have any bank-related work today, Saturday, July 25, 2026, and are planning to visit a nearby branch, you should read this report first. According to RBI rules, all banks across the country will remain completely closed today. Therefore, it is advisable to check the holiday list before planning a visit to avoid making a wasted trip. As per the holiday list issued by the Reserve Bank of India, banks nationwide remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
Bank Holiday Today: Why are banks closed today?
According to RBI guidelines, all banks in the country remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Tomorrow, July 26, is a Sunday so that banks will remain closed; they will reopen on Monday. However, banks operate normally on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of the month, provided there is no other national or gazetted holiday on those days. Since today is the fourth Saturday, banking operations will not take place at branches.
Digital services will remain operational.
While physical banking services will not be available today, net banking and mobile banking services will continue to function. You can check your balance, transfer money via UPI, or pay bills using net banking. Additionally, you can withdraw cash from ATMs. Requests for services such as opening an account or updating KYC details can also be submitted today.
When will banks remain closed in August?
There are several major festivals in August that will result in bank holidays across various states. The first holiday is on August 4; banks in Agartala will remain closed due to a local festival. On August 8, bank employees in Gangtok will have a holiday. Banks in Imphal will remain closed on August 13.
Bank holiday on Independence Day
Banks across the country will remain closed on August 15 due to Independence Day. Holidays will be observed in cities ranging from Delhi, Patna, and Ahmedabad to Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram.
Banks in Agartala will remain closed on August 19. Bank employees in Kochi, Vijayawada, and Thiruvananthapuram will have a holiday on August 25. The festival of Raksha Bandhan falls on August 28; banks in many parts of the country will remain closed on this day.