Bank Holiday: Big update for those living in this state! Banks will remain closed on August 19, finish your important work today

If you live in Tripura, then this news is very important for you. Tomorrow, i.e. on Tuesday, August 19, all banks will remain closed in the entire Tripura. Know why this is a holiday and during this time, which banking services will people be able to avail and which work they will not be able to do.

The Reserve Bank of India releases a list of holidays every year. This list is of state-wise holidays. If you are a resident of Tripura and any of your important work is related to the bank, then finish this work today at all costs, so that you do not face any problem. Tomorrow, on August 19, 2025, all banks in the state will remain closed. Know why RBI has declared a holiday on Tuesday, August 19 in the state of Tripura and what options will you have for banking transactions during this time.

Why will banks remain closed in Tripura?

According to the holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will remain closed in Tripura on August 19 to commemorate the 'birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur'. This is a state-level holiday, which is celebrated every year with full respect and pomp. Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur is considered the 'maker of modern Tripura'. He was born on August 19, 1908. He did many important works for the development of Tripura during his reign, including the development of education, administration and infrastructure. He laid the foundation of Tripura's only airport in Agartala, which is today known as Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport. To honor his visionary contribution, the state government declares a public holiday on his birth anniversary.

Will this holiday be applicable across the country?

No, it is very important to know that this bank holiday on August 19 is only for the state of Tripura. Apart from Tripura, banks in all other states of the country will remain open as usual and work will be done as before.

Remaining bank holidays in August 2025

Apart from the August 19 holiday in Tripura, banks will remain closed on some other days this week and at the end of the month:

August 23 (fourth Saturday): Banks will remain closed across the country due to the fourth Saturday of the month.

August 24 (Sunday): Weekly holiday on Sunday.

August 25 (Monday): Banks will remain closed in Assam on the occasion of Srimanta Sankardev's Tithi.

August 27 (Wednesday): Banks will remain closed in many states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Hyderabad, Goa and Tamil Nadu due to Ganesh Chaturthi.

These services will be available 24x7

The closure of the bank branch does not mean that all your banking work will stop. In this era of digital banking, you can easily do many important financial transactions even on a holiday. These services will continue as usual:

ATM services: You can withdraw or deposit cash from any bank's ATM.

Internet banking: You can do things like fund transfer (NEFT, IMPS, RTGS), bill payment and view account statement through your bank's website from home.

Mobile banking: You can avail almost all banking facilities using your bank's mobile app.

UPI: You can easily send money or make payments to anyone through UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm.

However, keep in mind that check clearing, demand draft making, passbook printing and locker operations will be possible only when the bank branch is open. Therefore, do your planning in advance so that you do not face any inconvenience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Why are banks closed in Tripura on August 19, 2025?

Tripura celebrates the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, the creator of modern Tripura, on 19 August, and on this occasion, a holiday has been declared in all the banks of the state.

Q2. Is there a bank holiday across India on 19 August?

No, this is only a regional holiday and will be applicable only in the state of Tripura. Banks will remain open in all the rest of the states of the country.

Q3. How can I transfer money on a bank holiday?

You can transfer money anytime 24x7 using internet banking, mobile banking or UPI (such as Google Pay, PhonePe).

Q4. Where can I see the official list of bank holidays?

You can visit the official website of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and see the list of state-wise bank holidays for the whole year.

Q5. Who was Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur?

He was the last effective king of the princely state of Tripura, who is called the 'Father of Modern Tripura'. He made significant contributions to the development of education, land reforms and infrastructure in the state.