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Banks Closed For Up To Two Days This Week

Bank holidays this week: SBI, HDFC, ICICI, PNB closed for upto 2 days between 31 Aug - 6 Sep; RBI holiday calendar here · livemint.com

Banks were closed on Sunday, 30 August, because Sundays are weekly holidays.

They were expected to reopen on Monday, 31 August 2026.

Some bank branches will close on Friday, 4 September, for Janmashtami or Krishna Jayanthi.

This Friday holiday applies only in certain cities, not everywhere in India.

Banks will also be closed on Sunday, 6 September.

They are expected to work on Saturday, 5 September, because it is the first Saturday of the month.

Online banking services may still be available, but the article focuses on physical branch services.

Customers should check the Reserve Bank of India calendar for their city before visiting a branch.

Key facts

Coverage period: 31 August to 6 September 2026
Regional holiday: Friday, 4 September, for Janmashtami or Krishna Jayanthi in specified cities
Weekly closure: Sunday, 6 September
Working Saturday: Saturday, 5 September, is the first Saturday and banks are expected to operate
Branch reopening: Monday, 31 August 2026, during regular business hours
Typical branch hours: Most branches handle public transactions from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on working days
Following-week closures: Closures are listed for 11 September in Jaipur, 12 September for the second Saturday and Srimanta Sankardeva observance, and 13 September for Sunday

livemint.com · 3 days ago