Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Bank Branches Shut Up to Three Days Across Indian Cities
Some bank branches in India will be closed on different days this week.
The closures are connected to regional festivals and religious celebrations.
Banks in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram will close on August 25.
Banks in 20 cities will close on August 26.
Banks in 12 cities will close on August 28.
The cities affected are not all the same on each day.
Banks are expected to be open on Saturday, August 29, because it is the fifth Saturday.
They will be closed on Sunday as usual.
People should check with their branch before making a visit.
Banks in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram will be closed on August 25 for First Onam and Milad-i-Sherif.
Branches in 20 cities, including New Delhi and Mumbai, will close on August 26 for Id-E-Milad and related observances.
Banks in 12 cities will remain shut on August 28 for Raksha Bandhan and other regional festivals.
Banks will be open on Saturday, August 29, described as the fifth Saturday, but closed on Sunday.
Customers are advised to check the Reserve Bank of India holiday calendar or contact their local branch.
- Who
- Bank branches and customers in cities across India.
- What
- Branches will close on August 25, 26, and 28 for regional festivals and religious observances.
- When
- August 25, August 26, and August 28; branches are expected to open on August 29 and close on Sunday.
- Where
- Selected cities including Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, New Delhi, Mumbai, Dehradun, and others listed in the holiday schedule.
- Why
- The closures are for First Onam, Milad-i-Sherif or Id-E-Milad-related observances, Raksha Bandhan, and other regional festivals.
- August 25
- Banks closed in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram for First Onam and Milad-i-Sherif.
- August 26
- Banks closed in 20 cities for Id-E-Milad, Baravafat, Milad-un-Nabi, or Thiruvonam.
- August 28
- Banks closed in 12 cities for Raksha Bandhan and other regional observances.
- August 29
- Banks are expected to be open because it is the fifth Saturday.
- Sunday
- Banks will remain closed for their usual weekly closure.
- Saturday schedule
- Banks operate on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays and close on the second and fourth Saturdays.
- Customer guidance
- The article recommends checking the RBI holiday calendar or contacting the local branch.