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Bank Holiday: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a bank holiday for tomorrow. If you plan to visit a bank tomorrow, it is important to check the RBI's holiday list first.

Bank Holiday – Wednesday, August 19, 2026: If you have urgent bank-related work that requires a branch visit tomorrow, this news is for you. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared a bank holiday for tomorrow, so visiting a branch would be pointless. The question arises: why has the Reserve Bank declared a holiday for banks on August 19?

Why is there a holiday tomorrow?

It is worth noting that banks will not be closed in all cities across the country; the closure applies only to Agartala, the capital of Tripura. According to the RBI's official holiday calendar, August 19 marks the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in Tripura. On this occasion, all government, private, and regional banks in Agartala will remain closed.

Will banks be open in your city?

While bank branches in Tripura will remain completely closed tomorrow, banks will operate normally in other parts of the country, such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Patna, and Jaipur. Residents of these areas can visit their banks and complete their tasks without issue. Even if you are a resident of Agartala, there is no need to worry; online and digital banking services will remain operational round-the-clock despite the branch closures.

On which other days in August will banks remain closed?

August 22: Fourth Saturday – Holiday for all government and private banks.

August 23: Sunday – Weekly holiday across the country.

August 28: First Onam – Banks will remain closed in Kerala.

August 29: Thiruvonam – Banks will remain closed in Kerala.

August 30: Sunday – Weekly holiday across the country.

August 31: Shri Krishna Janmashtami / Avani Avittam – Bank holiday in several states, including UP, MP, Delhi, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.