Customers are advised to plan their bank work well in advance, particularly those that require visiting a physical branch as banks will be closed in Kerala due to the festival of Onam and Milad-i-Sherif (birthday of Prophet Muhammad) on (Tuesday, August 25, 2026) and due to Id-E-Milad (birthday of Prophet Muhammad) on Wednesday (August 26, 2026). In many states, banks will be closed on Wednesday due to the holiday of Id-E-Milad. However, online and mobile banking services will continue to be available during both the holidays.