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Extended Banking Weekend Alert: Independence Day and Janmashtami Closures Across India

Banking Services Interruption Due to National and Regional Holidays

Banking operations nationwide will pause on August 15th to celebrate Independence Day, with additional closures in various states on August 16th for Janmashtami, leading to a prolonged weekend of limited banking services from August 15th to 17th.

Bank holidays this weekend: Are banks open or closed on August 15 & 16? Check state-wise list

State-Specific Holiday Observances

Manipur banks will also close on August 13th for Patriot's Day. August 16th sees bank holidays in Gujarat, Mizoram, and several other states for Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, while banks in Tripura, Maharashtra, and others remain operational on Saturday.

Comprehensive State-Wise Bank Holiday List

Refer to the detailed table for August's bank holidays across cities and states, ensuring you're informed about when and where banking services will be unavailable.

Why the holidays?

From Independence Day to Ganesh Chaturthi, discover the cultural and national significance behind each August bank holiday.