Are banks closed in Karnataka on August 13?

Bank customers in Karnataka need not worry about their regular banking services on Thursday, August 13, 2026, as the statewide bandh will not affect these services. The Karnataka bandh is being called for by pro-Kannada organisations over the Cauvery water dispute and other projects, but this does not impact bank operations. According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar, banks in India remain open unless a specific date is designated as a holiday.

Therefore, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks in Karnataka are expected to remain open on August 13. While some banks in India observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays, August 13 does not fall under this category. Digital banking services such as mobile banking, internet banking, and UPI will still be accessible even if a bank holiday occurs, although the availability of cash at ATMs may vary depending on the location.