Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed today on Wednesday, August 13? Check here
Bank holidays in India are determined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Negotiable Instruments Act, which includes RTGS holidays and other regional and national holidays, in addition to the mandatory weekly days off on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month.
There is a total of 15 bank holidays designated for August 2025, according to the RBI calendar for the year 2025
On this day, August 13, 1891, the British publicly executed Manipur royal Bir Tikendrajit and General Thangal in the park for waging war against the empire.
The day is considered a pivotal moment in Manipur's history, which is why it is commemorated annually as 'Patriots' Day' to honour and remember the Manipuri freedom fighters who were executed during the Anglo-Manipur War.
It's important to note that banks in only one Indian city will observe closure, and the remaining will be operational as usual. Below is the table of bank status for today, Wednesday, August 13, 2025:
Source: RBI Holiday Calendar 2025
Note: Only banks in Imphal are closed today, on August 13, 2025 — all other cities are open and operational, as usual.
It's important to bring to your attention that, regardless of the physical closure of bank branches in Gangtok (Sikkim), essential financial services would remain available through digital and self-service platforms:
Customers are advised to plan in-branch visits around the holiday and to use online banking for uninterrupted service.
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