Overview
- The Central Government and multiple official calendars confirm Milad‑un‑Nabi will be observed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 as a gazetted holiday for central offices.
- The Reserve Bank of India’s state‑wise holiday schedule requires branch closures in many states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh while online banking, UPI and ATMs remain generally available.
- India’s stock exchanges are scheduled to stay open on August 26 because the NSE and BSE do not list the date as a full trading holiday, so market trading and settlement timetables will follow the regular session calendar.
- State and local notifications determine school, college and some office closures so arrangements vary by place; for example, Delhi’s official holiday list has schools closed and Andhra Pradesh revised its holiday from August 25 to August 26.
- The observance date can still differ by community because lunar moon‑sighting and sectarian practices influence timing, so parents, bank customers and employers should check their specific state, school or bank notices before making plans.