Are banks open or closed today? Is there a bank holiday today for Muharram? Find out if banks in your city are open or closed..

Are Banks Open Today? | Muharram 2026 Bank Holiday: Today, Friday, June 26, marks Muharram and Ashura, resulting in holidays across various government institutions nationwide. A major question on people's minds is whether banks across the country will also remain closed today. There is considerable confusion regarding bank holidays for Muharram and Ashura. Since dates for the minority community are determined by the sighting of the moon, the holiday date often varies from state to state. Consequently, people are unsure whether banks are open or closed today, Friday.

If you are planning to step out to attend to urgent banking matters, you should check the RBI's official holiday list or verify whether banks in your city are open or closed today. Even if you haven't checked the RBI's holiday list, don't worry—we are here to help! We can tell you whether banks in your city are open or closed today, June 26.

Where will banks remain closed today, June 26?
Today, Friday, June 26, 2026, banks will remain closed in almost all states and cities across the country due to Muharram/Ashura. There will be no routine banking operations today. Banks will remain closed in circles across the nation, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Patna, Ranchi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, and Raipur. Uttar Pradesh, Jammu, and Srinagar are also among the 18 major banking circles where banks will remain closed today.

Banks were closed in some locations yesterday, June 25, as well. According to the RBI's official holiday calendar, while banking operations continued across the country yesterday (Thursday, June 25), there was a bank holiday in the Vijayawada circle of Andhra Pradesh due to Muharram. Banks remained open across the rest of the country, including Delhi-NCR, UP, and Bihar. If you were planning to visit the bank for cash deposits, cheque clearance, withdrawals, or other account-related tasks, you will have to wait a little longer.

**Holiday date changed in Kerala too**
The Kerala government had initially proposed declaring a public holiday for Muharram on June 25. However, after the moon sighting could not be confirmed on June 24 (the day prior) and following consultations with certain Muslim organizations, the state government revised its decision. The official Muharram holiday was shifted from June 25 to June 26. Consequently, all banks and government offices in Kerala will remain closed today, June 26.

**Banks to remain closed for three consecutive days starting today**
June 26, 2026 (Friday): Banks will remain closed in 18 major cities across the country—including Delhi, UP, and Mumbai—due to Muharram.
June 27, 2026 (Saturday): Public and private banks across the country will remain closed as it is the fourth Saturday of the month.
June 28, 2026 (Sunday): Banks nationwide will remain closed due to the scheduled weekly holiday.

**Where will banks be closed on June 29 and 30?**
On June 29, banks will remain closed in Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, on the occasion of Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti. On June 30, bank branches in Aizawl will remain closed due to 'Remna Ni'. Therefore, if you reside in these areas, you may have to wait a bit longer to complete your banking tasks.

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