Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, June 26? If you are planning to visit your bank branch, it is necessary to check the list of RBI-notified holidays. These holidays are not uniform nationwide and vary from state to state. That means on some dates, banks in certain states will remain closed, while in others, they will function normally.
Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, June 26?
Banks across major cities of India will remain closed on June 26 on account of ‘Muharram (Yaom-EShahadath)/Last Day of Moharam/Ashoora’.
According to the RBI’s holiday calendar, banking operations will be suspended in multiple states, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and West
Bengal.
Muslims will observe Yaum-e-Ashura on today, Friday, June 26. Yaum-e-Ashura (also written as Youm-e-Ashura) is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is one of the most sacred days for Muslims around the world, with particular significance for Shia Muslims. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims worldwide. In India, such religious observances often result in , allowing communities to commemorate the occasion.
Are Banks Open Or Closed Tomorrow, June 27?
As June 27 is the fourth Saturday of the month, banks will also remain closed across the country tomorrow. Banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, apart from all Sundays and other RBI-notified holidays.
Banks Timings
Most major banks in India, including SBI, Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank, operate between 10 am and 4 pm, while ICICI, HDFC, Axis, Yes Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank usually function from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm or 3:30 pm, depending on the branch. Bank of Baroda has slightly extended hours, operating between 9:45 am and 4:45 pm or 10 am to 5 pm, and Canara Bank typically works from 10 am to 3:30 pm.
Bank Holidays In June 2026
| Holiday Description | Date |
|---|---|
| YMA Day/Raja Sankranti | 15 |
| Muharram (Yaom-EShahadath)/Last Day of Moharam/Ashoora | 26 |
| Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti | 29 |
| Remna Ni | 30 |
Full state-wise bank holiday list can be check on this RBI’s official link.
Five-Day Workweek Demand
Though banks remain closed on second and fourth Saturdays of the month, bank unions have been demand five workweek. If approved, it would mean banks will remain all Saturdays and Sundays.
Earlier this year, bank unions went on strike. They said a five-day work week would reduce work pressure, improve efficiency, and allow employees more time with their families. Most central government offices and financial institutions in India already follow a five-day schedule, bank staff want the same.
To ensure customer services aren’t affected, the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has proposed working 40 extra minutes a day from Monday to Friday. The forum points out that RBI, LIC, GIC, stock markets, forex and money markets already remain closed on Saturdays.
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