Bank holiday on Sawan Shivratri 2025: Are banks closed tomorrow, July 23 on Shivratri?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a list of bank holidays every year, which includes national festivals, local events, and regional holidays. However, RBI has not declared a bank holiday on July 23. According to the RBI calendar, there is no holiday for Sawan Shivratri. This means that banks will remain open on Wednesday.
Even during holidays, online services like net banking, mobile banking and UPI will work round-the-clock. So, you can still transfer money, pay bills, or check your balance easily. But if you need to deposit a cheque, get a draft made, or deposit or withdraw cash, it's better to do these tasks in advance — especially in states where banks will remain closed for two or more days in a row.
RBI's Bank Holiday List for July 2025
The RBI issues a monthly bank holiday list that reflects the diversity of Indian states and their cultural events. July 2025 includes 13 bank holidays, including national weekends, religious festivals, and regional events. Below is a state-wise bank holiday list for July:
State-wise Bank Holidays in July 2025
Full List of Bank Holidays in July 2025 (State-wise)
Here is a complete list of July bank holidays in India for the year 2025, based on local festivals and observances:
July 3, 2025 – Kharchi Puja
Where: Tripura
Banks in Tripura will remain closed on this day to observe Kharchi Puja, a traditional and important local festival.
July 5, 2025 – Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday
Where: Jammu and Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir)
Banks in these regions will be shut to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Hargobind Ji, the sixth Sikh Guru.
July 14, 2025 – Beh Deinkhlam
Where: Meghalaya
This is a significant tribal festival in Meghalaya. All banks will remain closed in the state.
July 16, 2025 – Harela
Where: Uttarakhand
Harela is an important agricultural festival, especially in the Kumaon region. Banks will be closed for the celebration.
July 17, 2025 – Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh
Where: Meghalaya
Banks in Meghalaya will remain closed in memory of freedom fighter U Tirot Singh.
July 19, 2025 – Ker Puja
Where: Tripura
Ker Puja is another important ritual in Tripura. Banks will remain closed in the state on this date.
July 28, 2025 – Drukpa Tshe-zi
Where: Sikkim
Banks in Sikkim will remain shut for Drukpa Tshe-zi, a festival celebrated by the Buddhist community.
Regular Weekend Bank Holidays in July 2025
Apart from regional festivals, banks across the country will also be closed on weekends. Here's the weekend holiday schedule:
Second Saturday – July 12
Fourth Saturday – July 26
Sundays – July 6, 13, 20, 27
On these dates, all public and private sector banks will remain closed throughout India.
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