If you’re planning to visit a bank on Monday, August 26, 2024, it’s essential to know that banks will be closed in several states due to the observance of Krishna Janmashtami. This year, many states will experience a long weekend, as banks will be shut for three consecutive days starting from Saturday, August 24.
States with Bank Holidays on August 26
Banks in the following states will be closed on Monday, August 26, due to Krishna Janmashtami:
- Gujarat
- Orissa
- Chandigarh
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttarakhand
- Sikkim
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Rajasthan
- Jammu
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bengal
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
- Meghalaya
- Himachal Pradesh
- Srinagar
This closure means that customers in these states will not have access to in-person banking services for three days in a row, beginning on Saturday, August 24.
States Without a Long Weekend
However, in some states, banks will remain open on Monday, August 26. These states include:
- Tripura
- Mizoram
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
- Assam
- Manipur
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Kerala
- Nagaland
- New Delhi
- Goa
Utilize Digital Banking Services
Even if banks are closed, you can still access your accounts and perform transactions using digital banking services. Most banks offer internet banking, mobile banking, WhatsApp banking, and SMS banking, allowing you to manage your finances without needing to visit a branch.
Festivals in August 2024
August is a festive month with multiple holidays across India. Apart from Janmashtami, banks may also be closed for other regional festivals like Ker Puja, Tendong Lho Rum Faat, Patriot’s Day, Independence Day, Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi), Raksha Bandhan, Jhulana Purnima, and Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi, depending on the state.
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, or simply Janmashtami, is a significant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The festival is marked with great devotion and joy across India, particularly in the states where banks will be closed on August 26.
