Why August 19 Is A Bank Holiday? Banks Shut In THIS State For Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore's Birth Anniversary

Bank Holiday Alert: Bank customers in Tripura will have to plan their branch visits around a Bank holiday tomorrow August 19. Banks across the state will stay closed to celebrate the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, who was the former ruler of Tripura.

The bank holiday on Wednesday is mainly applicable to Tripura and does not mean that bank branches all over India will be closed on August 19.

The 2026 bank holiday calendar lists the Maharaja's birth anniversary as a regional bank holiday in Tripura.

Bank Holiday August 19: Why Are Banks Closed in Tripura?

Banks in Tripura are closed on Wednesday, August 19th due to the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. Tomorrow is also a regional holiday in Tripura Even India Post Payments Bank will be closed in Tripura on this occasion.

Therefore, customers in Agartala and other parts of Tripura should expect physical bank branches to be closed on the day.

Who Was Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya?

Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur was the last ruling Maharaja of Tripura and is known for his contribution to the state's education, urban planning and land reforms.

He ruled Tripura until his death in 1947. Tripura subsequently became part of independent India in 1949.

Are SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda and Other Banks Closed in Tripura?

Yes. The regional bank holiday applies to bank branches operating in Tripura, meaning customers should expect branches of both public-sector and private-sector banks to be closed.

This includes branches of major banks such as State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank operating in the state.

Will UPI and Online Banking Work on August 19?

Yes, customers can continue using most digital banking services even when physical branches are closed. Services such as UPI, mobile banking, internet banking and ATM facilities generally remain available during bank holiday tomorrow.