Indian Banks Closed for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi: Aug 26 Holiday Alert
By ThePip Desk
Many Indian bank branches are closed on August 26 for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. Check which states are affected and stay updated on digital banking services.
Banks across several Indian states are observing a public holiday today, August 26, for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the celebration marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad. This closure affects physical bank branches, though essential digital banking services remain fully operational.
States Observing the Holiday
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officially designated August 26 as a bank holiday for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi in numerous states. This ensures that bank branches in these regions will not be open for public dealings.
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
- Madhya Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttarakhand
- Telangana
- Manipur
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Uttar Pradesh
- Kerala
- Delhi
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
Upcoming Holiday for Raksha Bandhan
Beyond today’s observance, another bank holiday is scheduled for August 28, marking Raksha Bandhan. This holiday will impact banks in a different set of states across the country.
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Sikkim
- Rajasthan
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Uttar Pradesh
- Kerala
- Himachal Pradesh
Uninterrupted Digital Banking Services
Despite the physical closure of branches, customers retain full access to a comprehensive suite of banking services nationwide. Digital platforms ensure that financial transactions can proceed without interruption.
- UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
- Mobile banking applications
- NEFT/RTGS transfers
- Demand draft requests
- Chequebook forms
- Credit, debit, and ATM card services
Typically, banks conduct public dealings between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on standard working days. Customers should always confirm holiday applicability with their specific local bank branches for precise scheduling details.