Bank holidays in India in July 2025: Banks to remain closed for 13 days—Check state-wise list

Bank holidays can vary widely by state and city, while all digital banking services will remain operational.
Bank holidays in India in July 2025: Banks to remain closed for 13 days—Check state-wise list
Bank holidays in India in July 2025: Banks to remain closed for 13 days—Check state-wise list
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In July 2025, banks across India will be closed for a total of 13 days. This includes all Sundays, every second and fourth Saturday, along with several regional and religious festival holidays. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a detailed calendar highlighting these bank holidays, which vary depending on the state or city due to different local celebrations.

What you need to know

  • Banks will be open only 13 days during the entire month.
  • Key festival-related holidays include Kharchi Puja, Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday, Harela, Beh Deinkhlam, and Ker Puja.
  • Digital banking services such as UPI, net banking, mobile apps, and ATMs will remain available throughout these holidays.

State-wise bank holidays in July 2025

Here’s a quick look at the state-specific bank holidays:

  • July 3 (Thursday): Kharchi Puja — Banks closed only in Agartala, Tripura
  • July 5 (Saturday): Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday — Banks closed in Jammu and Srinagar
  • July 6 (Sunday): Weekly holiday — Banks closed nationwide
  • July 12 (Saturday): Second Saturday — Banks closed nationwide
  • July 13 (Sunday): Weekly holiday — Banks closed nationwide
  • July 14 (Monday): Beh Deinkhlam — Banks closed in Shillong, Meghalaya
  • July 16 (Wednesday): Harela — Banks closed in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
  • July 17 (Thursday): Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh — Banks closed in Shillong, Meghalaya
  • July 19 (Saturday): Ker Puja — Banks closed in Agartala, Tripura
  • July 20 (Sunday): Weekly holiday — Banks closed nationwide
  • July 26 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday — Banks closed nationwide
  • July 27 (Sunday): Weekly holiday — Banks closed nationwide
  • July 28 (Monday): Drukpa Tshe-zi — Banks closed in Gangtok, Sikkim

Important notes

  • Regional Differences: Bank holidays can vary widely by state and city. It’s best to check the specific dates for your location before planning any branch visits.
  • Digital Banking: You can continue to use all digital banking services even on holidays.
  • Plan Ahead: Make sure to complete any essential banking transactions before these closure dates to avoid inconvenience.

Festivals to watch for

  • Kharchi Puja (July 3): A major festival in Tripura celebrating the worship of the Chaturdasa Devata.
  • Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday (July 5): Observed in Jammu and Srinagar.
  • Harela (July 16): Celebrated in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
  • Beh Deinkhlam (July 14): A festival in Shillong, Meghalaya.
  • Ker Puja (July 19): Another important festival in Tripura.

To avoid last-minute hassles, try to use digital banking whenever possible and keep an eye on the holiday list for your state before visiting any bank branches.

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