Eid-e-Milad 2026 Closures: Plan Your Bank & School Holidays

Eid-e-Milad, also known as Milad-un-Nabi, is a significant Muslim observance in India commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad, scheduled for August 26, 2026. Since holiday schedules can vary, it is important to confirm what this means for your specific plans.

Understanding potential closures for schools, colleges, and banks requires checking local details, as dates can shift based on regional observances and institutional policies.

Will Your School or College Be Closed?

For students and teachers, holiday schedules for schools and colleges can differ widely. Some institutions, even CBSE-affiliated ones within the same state, might mark August 25 as a holiday, while others observe August 26.

You should consult your institution’s official academic calendar or recent notifications for confirmation. Colleges and universities often follow state-specific or their own institutional calendars, so direct verification from them is key.

How Bank Closures Impact You

Bank closures are determined by the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar, which includes national, regional, and weekly holidays. Many bank branches across India are slated to close on August 26 for Eid-e-Milad.

States where banks are expected to close on August 26 include Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.

However, some branches in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh will observe regional holidays on August 25 instead. Even with physical branch closures, digital banking services like UPI, mobile banking, internet banking, and ATMs are generally expected to remain functional for your transactions.

Always verify the applicable holiday directly with your employer, school, college, or local bank branch to avoid any confusion, as actual arrangements can vary significantly.