Banks to be shut for as many as 13 days in August 2024 according to the list by the Reserve Bank of India. This includes the weekend holidays, i.e., the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays. Internet banking services will continue to be operational during these days. ATM services will also be available.
August will see some significant festivals across India like Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ker Puja and more. Banks across India would be closed for about 13 days in August, national and region specific.
The RBI had issued the list of holidays for 2024 in its annual list. According to this, all public and private sector banks across India will remain closed for up to 13 days in August, 2024, including the weekend leaves. However, we must note that the banks will not be closed for 13 days in all states or regions.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the bank holidays in August 2024:
National and Regional Holidays:
August 3 – Ker Puja: A regional holiday celebrated in Tripura, Ker Puja marks the worship of the Ker deity.
August 8 – Tendong Lho Rum Faat: A significant festival in Sikkim, Tendong Lho Rum Faat commemorates the invocation of the Tendong Hill deity.
August 13 – Patriot’s Day: Observed in Manipur, Patriot’s Day honors the state’s freedom fighters.
August 15 – Independence Day/Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi): A national holiday marking India’s independence from British rule, coinciding with the Parsi New Year.
August 19 – Raksha Bandhan/Jhulana Purnima/Birthday of Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur: A day of multiple celebrations, including the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan, Jhulana Purnima, and the birthday of Tripura’s royal family member.
August 20 – Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi: A regional holiday in Kerala, honoring the birth anniversary of Sree Narayana Guru.
August 26 – Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8)/Krishna Jayanthi: A national holiday celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
Weekend Holidays:
August 4 – Sunday
August 10 – Second Saturday
August 11 – Sunday
August 18 – Sunday
August 24 – Fourth Saturday
August 25 – Sunday
While banks will be closed on these days, internet banking services and ATM services will continue to operate normally.
Additionally, some holidays are specific to certain states or regions, so banks may not be closed for all 13 days in every state. It’s best to check with the local bank branch for specific holiday schedules.
