If you’re planning to visit your bank branch this week for any important work, be cautious! From July 14 to July 20, 2025, banks will remain closed for 5 days due to various regional holidays. However, these holidays are not uniform across the country — different states will observe bank holidays on different days.
🗓️ Bank Holiday Schedule – July Third Week
| Date | State/City | Reason for Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| July 14 (Mon) | Meghalaya (Shillong) | Behdienkhlam Festival |
| July 16 (Wed) | Uttarakhand (Dehradun) | Harela Festival |
| July 17 (Thu) | Meghalaya (Shillong) | Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh |
| July 19 (Sat) | Tripura (Agartala) | Ker Puja |
| July 20 (Sun) | Nationwide | Weekly Holiday (Sunday) |
🛑 Upcoming Bank Holidays You Should Know
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July 26 (Saturday) – 4th Saturday of the month (All banks closed)
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July 27 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday (All banks closed)
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July 28 (Monday) – Sikkim (Gangtok) banks closed for Drukpa Tshe-Zhi
🏦 Online Banking Services Will Remain Operational
No need to panic — net banking, mobile banking, and UPI services will remain active 24x7. But if you need to deposit/withdraw cash, submit a cheque, or get a demand draft issued, it's best to complete those tasks before the holiday dates, especially in states with back-to-back closures.
🔍 Quick Glance: RBI’s Bank Holiday List for July 2025
| Date | State/City | Holiday/Event |
|---|---|---|
| July 3 | Jammu, Srinagar | Kharchi Puja |
| July 5 | Jammu, Srinagar | Guru Hargobind Ji's Birth Anniversary |
| July 14 | Shillong | Behdienkhlam Festival |
| July 16 | Dehradun | Harela Festival |
| July 17 | Shillong | U Tirot Singh’s Death Anniversary |
| July 19 | Agartala | Ker Puja |
| July 28 | Gangtok | Drukpa Tshe-Zhi |
⚠️ Important Advice for Bank Customers
If you're residing in Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, or Tripura, or need to conduct banking transactions in these states, make sure to complete your tasks in advance. Banks may remain closed for two or more consecutive days in some regions.
📌 Note: This information is based on RBI’s official bank holiday calendar and state-wise festival schedules. For the most accurate updates, please confirm with your local bank branch.
