{
  "id": 82610,
  "title": "Bank holidays in August 2026: Where and when banks will remain closed this month",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/bank-holidays-in-august-2026-where-and-when-banks-will-remain-closed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T11:14:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/bank-holidays-in-august-2026-where-and-when-banks-will-remain-closed-this-month/articleshow/132828782.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Times of India has announced a series of bank holidays in August 2026 across various states in India, as per the Reserve Bank of India's guidelines. These holidays are primarily due to regional festivals and local observances, with banks remaining closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Customers are advised to check their local branch's holiday calendar before planning visits, as branch-based services will not be available on these days. However, digital banking services, including internet banking, mobile banking apps, ATMs, and UPI platforms, will remain uninterrupted. The holidays include Ker Puja in Tripura, Tendong Lho Rum Faat in Sikkim, Patriot's Day in Manipur, Independence Day and Parsi New Year across the country, and several others such as Milad-Un-Nabi, Id-E-Milad, Raksha Bandhan, and more. Despite these holidays, customers are encouraged to plan cheque processing, large cash transactions, and other branch-based services in advance to avoid inconvenience.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}