Saturday Bank Holiday: Are banks open today, Saturday? Check whether banks in your city are closed or not..

Saturday Bank Holiday: Today is Saturday, August 8th. Since it is a Saturday, people often wonder whether banks are open or closed. If you are planning to visit a bank today and are unsure about their operational status, you should definitely read this report.

Here, we clarify whether banks are open today, Saturday, August 8th. Let’s find out.

Are banks open today, Saturday, August 8th?
Today, August 8, 2026, all private and public sector banks across the country will remain closed, as it is the second Saturday of the month. Apart from other specific holidays, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. In months that have five Saturdays, the fifth Saturday is a working day for banks.

Under Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks are mandatorily closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month and on every Sunday. This means customers will not be able to avail of branch services on these days.

August Bank Holiday: When is the next bank holiday in August?
Apart from regular weekend closures, the next scheduled bank holiday is on August 15th, when banks in many cities will remain closed due to Independence Day. This is one of the public holidays when banks and all financial institutions remain closed.

Additionally, banks will remain closed on August 22, 2026, as it is the fourth Saturday of the month. Banks in Manipur may also remain closed on August 13th to mark 'Patriot’s Day'.

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