Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open on 16 June 2026 Despite Muharram Month Start? Yes, banks will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, 16 June 2026, across India. Tomorrow also happens to be the start of the Islamic holy month of Muharram, as per the lunar calendar, but it’s not marked as a bank holiday by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Usually, the actual bank closures tied to Muharram come a bit later in the month, on certain key days like Ashoora, depending on the state-wise holiday list. So all public and private sector bank branches will stay in regular mode and follow normal business hours. People can go in for routine services without interruption, and digital banking services will continue working normally too.
Bank Holiday Alert: Muharram Closure on 26 June 2026
Banks will remain closed on Friday, 26 June 2026, in several areas of India because of Muharram (Ashoora / Yaum-e-Shahadath). Yet the holiday is state based, so openings and closures can be different depending on the region. Muharram is, in a way, one of the most important months of the Islamic calendar and it also signals the start of the Hijri New Year. The 10th day, called Ashoora, is used to remember the martyrdom of Imam Hussain-the grandson of Prophet Muhammad-during the Battle of Karbala. On this day, many communities observe it with grief-filled processions and religious gatherings. Even with some branches shut, digital banking services such as UPI, ATMs, and net banking will keep working normally for customers.
State-Wise Bank Holiday Status (26 June 2026)
Banks Will Be Closed
- Delhi
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Tripura
Banks Will Be Open
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Meghalaya
Bank Holiday: Additional Regional Closure (Early Observance)
| State / Region | Closure Details |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh (including Vijayawada) | Possible bank closure on 25 June 2026 (Thursday) |
Bank Holiday: Extended Weekend Impact (If 26 June Holiday Applies)
| Date | Day | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram (Ashoora) |
| 27 June 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday (bank holiday) |
| 28 June 2026 | Sunday | Weekly off |
Bank Holiday on 26 June 2026: F&Q
Q1. Are banks open on 26 June 2026?
Banks will remain closed in several states of India on Friday, 26 June 2026, due to Muharram (Ashoora). However, it is a state-specific holiday, so some states will have normal banking operations.
Q2. Which states will have bank holidays on 26 June 2026?
Banks are expected to be closed in major states such as Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar, and others. A few northeastern states like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya are expected to remain open.
Q3. Will digital banking services work on this day?
Yes, all digital banking services will continue to work normally, including net banking, mobile banking, UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, and ATM withdrawals.
Q4. Which banking services will be affected?
In-person branch services such as cash deposits, cheque clearing, loan processing, and counter transactions will not be available during the holiday.
Q5. Will there be multiple days of closure?
Yes, in some states there may be a long weekend effect due to Muharram (26 June), Fourth Saturday (27 June), and Sunday (28 June), leading to three consecutive non-working days for branches.
Q6. Is Muharram a national bank holiday?
No, Muharram is not a nationwide holiday. It is observed based on state-wise RBI holiday calendars.
