Banks will close on August 19, 22 and 23.
August 19 closure applies only to Agartala branches.
Digital banking services remain available during branch holidays.
Bank Holidays Next Week: August 17 To August 23
Banks will be closed on three days next week, including a regional holiday in Agartala and nationwide weekend closures
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Bank customers planning branch visits next week should check the holiday schedule before heading to their local branch. Between August 17 and August 23, banks will be closed on three days in applicable locations.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks in Agartala will be closed on August 19 for the birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. Banks across the country will then be closed on August 22 for the fourth Saturday and August 23 for Sunday.
The closures apply to physical bank branches. Customers can continue to use several digital banking facilities during these holidays.
Bank Holiday Dates From August 17 To August 23
August 19, Wednesday: Banks in Agartala will be closed for the birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur.
August 22, Saturday: Banks across India will be closed on account of the fourth Saturday.
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August 23, Sunday: Banks across India will be closed for the weekly Sunday holiday.
Banks are expected to operate normally on August 17, August 18, August 20 and August 21 in most parts of the country.
Customers in Agartala who need to visit a branch around August 19 should plan their work accordingly. Branch operations can vary according to the applicable regional holiday schedule.
Are Banks Open Today
No. Banks across India are closed today, August 16, as it is Sunday and Sunday is a weekly bank holiday.
Customers can still access digital banking channels such as internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and ATMs.
RBI Bank Holiday Categories
RBI bank holidays are broadly covered under different categories. These include holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, RTGS holidays and the annual bank account-closing holiday.
Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act can impact branch banking and cheque-related operations. RTGS holidays apply to transactions through the Real Time Gross Settlement system. The account-closing holiday generally falls on April 1.
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Will Online Banking Services Be Available
Digital banking services will generally be accessible even when bank branches are shut. Customers can use internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and ATMs for payments, fund transfers and other regular banking needs.
NEFT and RTGS transactions follow their respective operating rules, while digital channels can be accessed beyond normal branch working hours.
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