India, Aug. 19 -- Banks in Tripura will remain closed today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, on the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. The holiday is included in the Reserve Bank of India's 2026 bank holiday matrix for Tripura.

August 19 marks the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, the last reigning Maharaja of Tripura. He was born on August 19, 1908, and ruled the state from 1923 until his death in 1947. His birthday was notified as an official state holiday by the Tripura government from 2020, in recognition of his contribution to the state.

Bir Bikram is widely associated with Tripura's transition towards modern administration and development. His legacy includes initiatives i...