Bank customers across 13 states and Union Territories should complete branch-related work before Friday, June 26, 2026. Banks in these regions will remain closed for Muharram on Friday, followed by the fourth Saturday on June 27 and the regular Sunday closure on June 28. This creates a three-day break for physical banking services.
The Reserve Bank of India Holiday Matrix lists June 26 as Muharram, also described as Yaom-e-Shahadath, the Last Day of Moharam or Ashoora, for selected regional offices. The closure is not uniform across India. Customers should check their city before postponing cheque deposits, locker visits, cash transactions, KYC work or document submission.
Which States Will See Banks Closed From June 26 To June 28?
The three-day Bank Holiday Alert applies wherever June 26 is listed as a regional bank holiday. Banks will remain closed in Tripura, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
The affected RBI banking centres are Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur and Ranchi. Maharashtra appears through three centres: Belapur, Mumbai and Nagpur.
Andhra Pradesh follows a different schedule. Banks in Vijayawada are listed as closed for Moharrum on Thursday, June 25, rather than Friday. Customers in Andhra Pradesh should not assume that branches will necessarily remain closed from Friday through Sunday.
June 27 is the fourth Saturday of the month. Under RBI’s Saturday holiday rule, scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe holidays on every second and fourth Saturday. June 28 is Sunday, completing the three-day closure in the listed regions.
What Banking Work Should Customers Finish Before Friday?
People requiring in-person support should visit their branch by Thursday, June 25. The long weekend can delay work involving original documents, signatures, physical verification, cash counters or branch officials.
Customers should prioritise:
- Depositing important or high-value cheques requiring branch processing.
- Completing KYC updates involving original identity and address documents.
- Visiting bank lockers or collecting cheque books and debit cards.
- Submitting home loan, personal loan or business loan documents.
- Arranging large cash withdrawals for salaries, travel or supplier payments.
- Resolving failed transactions requiring manual investigation.
- Requesting demand drafts, bank guarantees or account-related certificates.
Cheque clearance may move to the next working day depending on deposit timing, clearing cycles and branch location. Businesses facing payroll, supplier or tax deadlines should avoid leaving payment instructions until Thursday evening.
Customers should also confirm local working hours because branch schedules can vary. The safest references are the RBI calendar, the bank’s official mobile application, branch notices and verified customer-care numbers.
Will UPI, ATMs And Online Banking Work During The Holidays?
The Bank Holiday Alert mainly affects physical branches. UPI, mobile banking, internet banking, ATMs and card payments are expected to remain available during the long weekend. Customers can transfer funds, pay utility bills, scan QR codes, check account balances and use debit or credit cards.
NEFT and RTGS services also operate round the clock. However, a transfer flagged for compliance review or technical verification may require staff intervention. Cheque clearing, locker access, account corrections and document-based requests may remain pending until branches reopen.
ATM cash availability can differ between locations, particularly during a three-day break. Customers travelling or making large purchases should keep an alternative payment method ready.
Holiday-related messages also create opportunities for fraudsters. Customers must not share OTPs, card PINs, CVVs or banking passwords with callers claiming to activate holiday services. Banks do not request confidential credentials for keeping UPI or internet banking active.
Investors should note a separate national closure. NSE and BSE will remain closed on Friday, June 26, for Muharram. This stock-market holiday applies nationally, unlike the regional bank branch closure. Regular equity and derivatives trading will resume during the next scheduled exchange session.
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When Will Bank Branches Reopen?
Branches covered by the Friday holiday should reopen on Monday, June 29, 2026, unless another regional holiday applies. Customers in Himachal Pradesh should check locally because Shimla banks are listed for Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti on June 29.
Mizoram customers face another regional closure on June 30 for Remna Ni. Banks in Aizawl will therefore close on June 26, reopen on June 29 and close again on June 30.
A social media message claiming that “all banks across India will close for three days” would be inaccurate. Friday’s Muharram closure applies only to the designated RBI regions. Saturday and Sunday closures, however, apply across the country.
Salary credits, refunds, pensions and government benefit transfers processed automatically may still reach accounts during the holidays. Requests needing human approval can remain pending.
Customers handling cheques, KYC, cash, lockers, loan paperwork or business instructions should complete their work by June 25. Checking the official branch schedule before travelling can prevent wasted visits and delays until Monday.
FAQs
Are Banks Closed Across India On June 26, 2026?
No, Friday’s closure applies only to RBI-listed states, Union Territories and designated regional banking centres.
Why Are Banks Closed For Three Consecutive Days?
Muharram falls Friday, followed by fourth Saturday and Sunday, creating three consecutive branch holidays locally.
Will UPI Work During The Bank Holiday Weekend?
Yes, UPI, mobile banking, cards and ATMs should function, though branch-dependent requests may remain pending.
When Will Closed Bank Branches Reopen?
Most affected branches should reopen Monday, June 29, unless another state-specific holiday applies locally there.
Are NSE And BSE Open On June 26?
No, NSE and BSE remain closed Friday for Muharram under their official trading holiday schedules nationwide.
