Banks In 15 States, UTs To Remain Closed For Three Consecutive Days This Week

Banks across 15 states and union territories will remain closed for three consecutive days this week, from June 26 to June 28, due to a combination of Muharram, the fourth Saturday, and Sunday holidays.

Customers who need to visit a bank branch are advised to complete their tasks in advance, as branch services will not be available during the three-day period in the concerned regions.

Muharram Holiday On June 26

According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) official bank holiday calendar, banks in 15 states and union territories will be closed on Friday, June 26, on account of Muharram.

The states and union territories where banks will remain shut on June 26 are Tripura, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh.

As a result, customers in these regions will not have access to branch services on Friday.

Fourth Saturday And Sunday Holidays

Following the Muharram holiday, banks will remain closed on Saturday, June 27, as it is the fourth Saturday of the month. Under RBI's holiday schedule, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays.

Banks will also remain shut on Sunday, June 28, which is a weekly holiday.

This means customers in the aforementioned states and union territories will face a three-day break in branch operations from Friday through Sunday.

Services Which May Require A Branch Visit

Internet banking, mobile banking apps, ATMs, and other digital banking options offer access to most banking services, including transfers, bill payments, checking balances and digital transactions, but some services will still require customers to visit their bank branch.

These can involve opening certain accounts that need to be verified in person, changing or updating signatures on bank records, closing savings or existing accounts, and, in some situations, providing documents for specific loan applications or loan restructuring requests.

Customers planning such activities may need to visit their bank branch before the holiday period begins to avoid delays.