Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Banks closed today on the second Saturday of August
Banks in India are closed today.
Today is Saturday, August 8.
It is the second Saturday of the month.
Banks close on the second Saturday every month.
They also close on the fourth Saturday and on every Sunday.
This rule comes from the Reserve Bank of India.
Even though the bank buildings are closed, you can still use your phone to pay for things.
You can also take money out from an ATM.
The next time banks will close is on August 15, for Independence Day.
Banks will also be closed on August 22, which is the fourth Saturday.
All private and public sector banks across India remain closed on August 8, 2026, as it is the second Saturday of the month.
Per Reserve Bank of India guidelines, banks observe mandatory closure on every second and fourth Saturday as well as every Sunday.
The next RBI-specified bank holiday is August 15 for Independence Day, followed by the fourth Saturday on August 22, 2026.
Banks in Manipur may also remain shut on August 13 on the occasion of Patriot's Day.
Customers can still use online and mobile banking, UPI, ATMs, and NEFT/RTGS services despite branch closures.
- Who
- Customers of private and public sector banks across India, including SBI, HDFC, and ICICI.
- What
- Banks remain closed for the second Saturday holiday, with in-branch services unavailable.
- When
- August 8, 2026 (Saturday).
- Where
- Across India, with banks in Manipur possibly closed additionally on August 13.
- Why
- RBI guidelines mandate bank closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, along with Sundays.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (Saturday)
- Reason
- Second Saturday of the month
- Regulator
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Regular closures
- Second and fourth Saturdays plus every Sunday
- Next holiday
- August 15, 2026 (Independence Day)
- Following holiday
- August 22, 2026 (fourth Saturday)
- State holiday
- Manipur, August 13 (Patriot's Day)
- Services available
- ATMs, online/mobile banking, UPI, NEFT/RTGS, card services