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Banks Closed Nationwide on Aug 26 – Full City List Released
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 09:48 PM
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All banks across India will be closed on 26 August. The official list of cities observing the holiday is now available.
All banking institutions in India will be closed on 26 August, in observance of a national holiday. The Reserve Bank of India has issued a list of cities where the closure applies, covering major metropolitan areas as well as smaller towns.
The announcement is aimed at ensuring uniformity across the banking sector and to allow employees to observe the holiday without affecting operational continuity. Customers are advised to plan their transactions accordingly and to use digital banking services where possible.
Financial institutions have urged the public to check the official list before making any cash or cheque transactions on the day. The list is available on the Reserve Bank of India's website and through major news outlets.
Banking customers can also consult their local branch or the RBI's customer helpline for confirmation of the closure in their specific city.
The announcement is aimed at ensuring uniformity across the banking sector and to allow employees to observe the holiday without affecting operational continuity. Customers are advised to plan their transactions accordingly and to use digital banking services where possible.
Financial institutions have urged the public to check the official list before making any cash or cheque transactions on the day. The list is available on the Reserve Bank of India's website and through major news outlets.
Banking customers can also consult their local branch or the RBI's customer helpline for confirmation of the closure in their specific city.