Total Bank Holidays in August 2024
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar, banks in India will remain closed for a total of 13 days in August 2024. These holidays include major festivals such as Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami, as well as regular Saturday and Sunday holidays.
Complete List of Holidays
- August 3: Ker Puja (Agartala)
- August 4: Sunday
- August 8: Tendong Lo Rum Phat (Gangtok)
- August 10: Second Saturday
- August 11: Sunday
- August 13: Patriots’ Day (Imphal)
- August 15: Independence Day (Nationwide)
- August 18: Sunday
- August 19: Raksha Bandhan (National Holiday)
- August 20: Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti (Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram)
- August 24: Fourth Saturday
- August 25: Sunday
- August 26: Janmashtami (Nationwide)
State-Specific Bank Holidays
It’s important to note that the list of bank holidays varies from state to state. The complete list of holidays, including regional festivals, is available on the official RBI website.
Online Banking Services
Despite banks being closed on these holidays, customers can still carry out their banking activities online. Most banking services are now available online, allowing you to complete transactions, pay bills, and manage accounts from the comfort of your home, even on holidays.
If you need to visit the bank for any important work, make sure to check the list of holidays before you go.
