Is Bank Open Today, Bank Branches Closed Nationwide on August 22 for Fourth Saturday
All public and private sector bank branches across India are closed today, Saturday, August 22, 2026, as per the statutory holiday guidelines established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Customers planning to visit physical branches for counter transactions, cash deposits, or administrative inquiries must postpone their visits, as all retail branches observe a mandatory closure on every second and fourth Saturday of each month alongside Sundays.
Digital Banking, UPI, and ATM Networks Remain Fully Operational
Despite the physical closure of branch counters across the country, all digital banking infrastructure continues to operate seamlessly 24/7. Account holders can perform money transfers, check balances, manage debit cards, and settle utility bills through mobile banking apps and internet banking portals. Essential electronic payment rails—including Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), and Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)—remain fully accessible alongside functional ATM cash networks and automated deposit machines.
Upcoming Bank Holidays: State-Wise Closures for Festive Dates
The RBI holiday calendar outlines several upcoming regional and festival-related bank closures across various states over the coming week:
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August 25: Bank branches will remain closed across Kerala and Andhra Pradesh on account of Milad-un-Nabi, First Onam, and Milad-e-Sherif.
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August 26: Operations will be suspended in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand for Eid-e-Milad and Bara-Wafat.
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August 28: Branches will remain shut in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh observing regional observances including Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti, Ayyankali Jayanti, Raksha Bandhan, and Pang-Lhabsol.
