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Indian Bank Holidays in August 2024

2024 India

Indian public and private banks will be closed on nine days including the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays in August 2024, owing to festivals and elections.

Please note that the central government holidays apply to all banks, the public and the private sector. Though the holiday dates may vary from one bank to another, there may also be other state-wise bank holidays. About the state holidays, customers are advised to visit their respective bank branches and find the exact dates.

The RBI list mentions three types of holidays: Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act and Real-Time Gross Settlement Holiday, and Banks Closing of Accounts. However, ATMs and mobile banking will be available during these holidays.

DateDayHolidayRegions
4 AugustSundayNationwide
10 AugustSaturdaySecond SaturdayNationwide
11 AugustSundayNationwide
15 AugustThursdayIndependence Day, Parsi New YearNationwide
18 AugustSundayNationwide
19 AugustMondayRaksha BandhanUttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana.
24 AugustSaturdayFourth SaturdayNationwide
25 AugustSundayNationwide
26 AugustMondayKrishna JanmashtamiMost states

Disclaimer: All precautions have been taken to gather the most accurate information about the Bank Holiday dates for the month of July 2024. However, readers are advised to verify with their local branches to corroborate the same.