Will banks be open or closed tomorrow? Read this before visiting a branch for Raksha Bandhan.

There might be some confusion regarding whether banks will remain open or closed tomorrow—August 28—on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. It is advisable to check the RBI's holiday list before planning a visit to the branch.

If you plan to visit the bank tomorrow to update your passbook, apply for a chequebook, or handle locker-related tasks, this information is for you. The festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated across the country tomorrow, August 28. While banks will remain closed in many locations, branches in other areas will stay open. Let’s take a look at where banks will be closed so you can plan your visit accordingly and avoid wasting time.

Where will banks remain closed tomorrow?

Tomorrow, August 28, banks will remain closed in several locations due to regional festivals such as Pang Lhabsol and Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti, in addition to Raksha Bandhan. Let’s see which cities or states will experience disruptions in banking services.

Banks will remain closed tomorrow in Lucknow, Kanpur, New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal), Jaipur, Dehradun, Shimla, Srinagar, Jammu, Gangtok, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Banks in Gujarat will also observe a holiday tomorrow due to Raksha Bandhan.
In Kerala, banks will remain closed tomorrow to mark the birth anniversaries of the great social reformer Sree Narayana Guru and Ayyankali.
Banking operations will be suspended in Sikkim due to Pang Lhabsol.

The schedule for the following days is as follows:

August 29 (Saturday) – Banks will remain open as it is the fifth Saturday of the month.

August 30 (Sunday) – Banks will remain closed due to the weekly holiday.

August 31 (Monday) – Banks will remain open.

Important information for customers

Despite the bank closures, digital banking services will remain operational 24/7. You can use online and mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs for cash withdrawals, bill payments, and financial transactions. However, their services may sometimes be affected temporarily due to maintenance or technical issues. Since bank holidays vary across states and cities, customers should check the RBI holiday calendar or contact their local bank branch beforehand.