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If you are planning to visit a bank branch in August to complete any important tasks, be sure to check the holiday calendar first. In August 2026, banks will remain closed for a total of 14 days across various states, accounting for festivals, weekly holidays, and national holidays. However, these holidays will not be uniform across the entire country; many will apply on a state-specific basis.

Reasons for bank closures:
1. All Sundays
2. Second Saturday
3. Fourth Saturday
4. Independence Day
5. Additional holidays in specific states due to regional and religious festivals

Key bank holiday dates in August:
* 2 August (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
* 8 August (Second Saturday) – Banks closed nationwide
* 9 August (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
* 15 August (Saturday) – Independence Day (Banks closed in many states)
* 16 August (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
* 22 August (Fourth Saturday) – Banks closed
* 23 August (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
* Additionally, banks will remain closed on varying dates across different states due to festivals such as Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Parsi New Year, Eid-e-Milad, and other regional festivals.

Points to note:
The list of bank holidays may vary by state. Therefore, please check the holiday schedule for the specific state where your bank is located. The RBI issues a separate holiday calendar for each state.

Banks will remain closed, but the following services will continue to operate:
* UPI payments
* Internet banking
* Mobile banking
* ATM cash withdrawals
* Online fund transfers (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS, where applicable)

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