Bank Holiday Alert: Muharram Closure Impacts Many Cities; Know Which Branches are Closed on June 26

Bank Holiday Alert: Muharram Closure Impacts Many Cities; Know Which Branches are Closed on June 26​

Banks across various states and union territories will remain closed on Friday, June 26, due to the observance of Muharram, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s official holiday calendar. This mandated closure requires customers needing branch-based services to plan their transactions in advance.

States Observing Bank Holidays on June 26​

The RBI's city-wise schedule indicates that bank branches will be closed on June 26 across several states and union territories due to Muharram. These regions include Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Tripura, and Mizoram.

Multiple banking centers have been designated for the holiday. Among those listed are Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jammu, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Patna, among others. Certain cities like Agartala, Belapur, Bhopal, and Kochi have been listed as 'Open' for this specific date according to the RBI calendar.

Post-Muharram Banking Calendar: Extended Holiday Period​

The closures extend beyond June 26. All banks in India will remain closed on Saturday, June 27, which is designated as the mandatory fourth Saturday holiday for both scheduled and non-scheduled banks. Branches will also observe a full shutdown on Sunday, June 28, due to the weekly holiday cycle.

For customers who plan to visit branches later in the month, it is crucial to note specific city schedules. Aizawl and Shimla are noted as having additional holidays on June 29. All other listed banking centers will be open for business operations on that day.

Planning Branch Visits: Services Requiring Physical Presence​

While a large portion of modern banking services can now be efficiently accessed through digital channels like internet and mobile banking, ATMs, and UPI platforms, several crucial services still require a visit to a physical branch location. These necessary in-person transactions include opening certain types of accounts requiring verification, updating signatures in bank records, closing existing savings or current accounts, and processing loan requests involving physical documentation.

The RBI calendar confirms that June is also marked by various regional holidays, including YMA Day, Raja Sankranti, Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti, Remna Ni, and the state-specific Muharram holiday. Customers are strongly advised to consult the detailed city-wise holiday list provided by the RBI to ensure seamless planning for any branch interactions.