Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Bank Holiday: August 26, 2026
By ThePip DeskRBI announces bank holiday for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi on August 26, 2026, in several Indian states. Physical branches closed; digital services remain active.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as a bank holiday for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi across several states in India. This decision means physical bank branches will remain closed for the observance of this significant occasion.
The bank holiday for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Mawlid, will impact banking operations in a specified list of states. This annual event commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
- Madhya Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttarakhand
- Telangana
- Manipur
- Uttar Pradesh
- Kerala
- Delhi
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
Understanding Banking Service Availability
While physical bank branches will not conduct regular business, essential digital and automated services will continue to operate. Customers should plan for the temporary closure of branch-dependent transactions.
- Physical branch services unavailable: cash deposits, counter withdrawals, check processing, passbook updates.
- Online and ATM services available: cash withdrawals from ATMs, UPI, mobile banking applications, internet banking.
The Observance of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, who was born in Mecca in 570 CE. The observance typically spans from Tuesday, August 25, to Wednesday night, August 26, in 2026. This occasion is celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi’ al-Awwal according to the Islamic calendar.
The celebration serves as an opportunity to honor the Prophet’s teachings on kindness, justice, and compassion. Festivities often include decorating mosques, streets, and residential areas with colorful lights, alongside large processions.