Banks Closed for 2 Days This Week: Bank customers across India should take note of the bank holiday schedule for this week, August 10 to August 16, 2026. Branches of major lenders like SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB and other banks will be affected by the coming weekend closure an Independence Day, so keep that in mind before visiting a branch especially if you needed cash withdrawal or any kind of service.
According to the RBI’s holiday calendar, August 15, 2026, is Independence Day, which falls on a Saturday. Banks will remain closed on the occasion across India. The following day, Sunday, August 16, is also a regular weekly bank holiday.
Banks Closed for 2 Days This Week
- August 10: Banks open, subject to local/state holidays
- August 11: Banks open
- August 12: Banks open
- August 13: Holiday in Imphal, Patriot’s Day
- August 14: Banks open
- August 15 : Independence Day
- August 16: Weekly holiday
Are SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and PNB Closed on August 15 and 16?
Yes. Bank branches across India will remain closed on Saturday, August 15, for Independence Day. They will remain closed again on Sunday, August 16, because Sunday is a regular weekly holiday. The August 15 closure applies to major public and private-sector banks including:
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- HDFC Bank
- ICICI Bank
- Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Axis Bank
- Other scheduled commercial banks
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Is August 15 the Fourth Saturday?
No. August 15, 2026, is the third Saturday of the month. Ordinarily, a third Saturday would not be a regular bank holiday. However, banks will be closed because Independence Day itself is a bank holiday.
What About August 13?
The August 13 holiday is not applicable nationwide. The RBI holiday list identifies Patriot’s Day on August 13 for Imphal, Manipur. Customers in other states should follow the holiday schedule applicable to their respective locations.
