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June 2026 is a relatively quiet month when it comes to national holidays, but it does have some important regional and religious observances that will keep banks and government offices closed in several cities. If you are planning a bank visit or need to complete any official work, this list will help you plan ahead.
How Many Central Gazetted Holiday Are There in June 2026?
There is just one gazetted holiday declared by the Central Government for June 2026 which is Muharram on June 26 (Friday). This is a mandatory holiday for all central government offices across India.
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Since it falls on a Friday, it gives a natural long weekend going into Saturday and Sunday.
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Bank Holidays in June 2026: Complete List From RBI
As per the official RBI Holiday Matrix, banks in June 2026 will be closed on the following festival dates across different cities:
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Date
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Day
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Holiday
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Cities Where Banks Are Closed
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June 15
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Sunday
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YMA Day / Raja Sankranti
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Aizawl, Bhubaneswar
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June 25
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Wednesday
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Moharrum
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Vijayawada
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June 26
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Friday
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Muharram / Yaom-E-Shahadath / Last Day of Moharram / Ashoora
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Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar
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June 29
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Monday
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Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
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Shimla
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June 30
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Tuesday
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Remna Ni
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Aizawl
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Note: June 15 falls on a Sunday, so no separate bank closure applies for most cities on that date. The holiday is relevant only where banks might have had branch operations.
Fixed Weekly Offs: All India Pan India
These dates apply to every bank branch across the country without exception:
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Date
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Day
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Reason
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June 7
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Sunday
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Weekly Off
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June 13
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Saturday
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2nd Saturday
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June 14
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Sunday
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Weekly Off
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June 21
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Sunday
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Weekly Off
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June 27
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Saturday
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4th Saturday
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June 28
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Sunday
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Weekly Off
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About the Holidays
YMA Day / Raja Sankranti (June 15): YMA Day is observed in Mizoram to mark the founding of the Young Mizo Association. Raja Sankranti is a popular three-day harvest festival in Odisha celebrating the Earth Goddess and the arrival of the monsoon.
Moharrum / Muharram (June 25 and 26): Muharram is the Islamic New Year and one of the holiest months in the Muslim calendar. The day of Ashoora marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at the Battle of Karbala. Different states observe it on slightly different dates based on the moon sighting.
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti (June 29): This day celebrates the birth of Guru Kabir, one of India's most beloved saint-poets who preached unity, equality, and devotion beyond caste and religion. Observed as a public holiday in Himachal Pradesh.
Remna Ni (June 30): This is a state-specific peace day observed in Mizoram, honouring the signing of the Mizoram Peace Accord in 1986.
Even on bank holidays, your UPI, NEFT, IMPS, RTGS, internet banking, and ATM services continue to work without any interruption. Only physical branch visits are affected. Always check with your local bank branch for any last-minute changes.