You can check with your local bank branch to confirm the holidays.
New Delhi: As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks will remain closed on Monday, August 26, in certain parts of the country on account of Janmashtami.
Some of the major places where banks will be closed are Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, and Srinagar.
Bank holidays differ from state to state hence, customers should check list of holidays with their nearest bank branch.
All the bank holidays are mentioned in the annual holiday calendar declared by the RBI.
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. However, readers are advised to verify with their local branches to corroborate the same.