RBI Announces Bank Holidays for August 2026 Including Regional Observances
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its holiday calendar for August 2026, listing 14 bank holidays including Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and regional observances. Banks nationwide will close on Independence Day (August 15) and other dates vary by state, such as Ker Puja in Agartala and Milad-Un-Nabi in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Customers are advised to check local schedules before visiting branches, as services will be unavailable on these holidays.
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mint broke this story on 26 Jul, 01:53 am. Other outlets followed.