Banks across India remain shut on August 22 as the fourth Saturday of the month. Digital banking continues. Next holiday on Aug 25 in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram.
Banks across India are shut today, August 22, as the date falls on the fourth Saturday of the month. Under Reserve Bank of India rules, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays, plus Sundays.
In-branch services are unavailable. Customers cannot conduct cash transactions or cheque clearances at physical branches. The closure affects every private and public-sector lender, including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank.
Regional bank holidays vary by state. The next closure after today is August 25 in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, for First Onam and Milad-i-Sherif respectively. No other nationwide bank holidays remain this month beyond Sundays.
Digital banking stays operational. ATMs run round the clock. Fund transfers through NEFT, RTGS, and UPI continue as usual. Services such as account maintenance, standing instructions, and locker applications are available online or through forms.
In August, banks are scheduled to close for 14 days, including weekends and regional holidays, per the RBI calendar.
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