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Religion
India Declares Bank Holiday Today for Eid-e-Milad Across Multiple States
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 10:34 AM
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Today, several Indian states have declared a bank holiday in observance of Eid-e-Milad, prompting a state‑wise holiday list to guide citizens.
India’s central and state governments have announced a bank holiday today to observe the religious festival of Eid-e-Milad. The decision comes as part of the nationwide practice of granting public holidays on major religious occasions. A detailed state‑wise holiday list has been released to inform citizens and businesses about which regions will observe the closure. Banks, government offices and most commercial establishments will remain closed across the affected states. Residents are advised to consult the official list for specific dates and to plan their activities accordingly.