These holidays include the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays.
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a holiday list for banks for August 2024 during which banks will be closed for 13 days due to various occasions.
These holidays include the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays.
To facilitate your bank-related activities, we share with you the dates when the banks will be closed during August 2024 so that you can carry out your undertakings by planning well in advance.
Bank Holidays In August 2024
Date Holiday State or Region
4 August 2024 Karkidaka Vavu Bali Kerala
7 August 2024 Haryali Teej Haryana
8 August 2024 Tendong Lho Rum Faat Sikkim
13 August 2024 Patriots Day Manipur
15 August 2024 Independence Day National Holiday
16 August 2024 De Jure Transfer Day Pondicherry
19 August 2024 Raksha Bandhan Several States
19 August 2024 Jhulan Purnima Odisha
26 August 2024 Janmashtami Several States
No Trading In Stock Market For 9 Days
There will be no trading in the stock market for 9 days in August 2024. There will be no trading for 8 days on Saturday and Sunday. Apart from this, the stock market will also remain closed on Independence Day on 15 August.
Weekend Bank Holidays List
Banks will be closed on the second Saturday across India.
Banks will be closed on the fourth Saturday across India.
Bank holidays on Sundays across India.
You can check with your local bank branch to confirm the holidays. After confirming the holidays, you can plan the bank-related work accordingly. Hence, this will help bank customers to plan better and avoid last-minute problems. If you’re planning a trip or just looking forward to a day of relaxation, knowing when these holidays can help you make the most of them.
Online Banking
You can transact money or do other work through online banking and ATMs on bank holidays. While the banks will remain closed on these days, the internet and mobile banking will work as usual and customers will be able to make online transactions easily.
Customers are advised to visit their respective bank branches to know about the working days of the banks in their regions.
PS: In the case of a month with five Saturdays, the fifth Saturday will be a working day.
Disclaimer: All precautions have been taken to gather the most accurate information about the Bank Holiday dates for the month of August 2024. However, readers are advised to verify with their local branches to corroborate the same.