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Bank holidays in July 2025: Here's the national and state-wise list
Surbhi Gloria Singh New Delhi
Bank holidays in July 2025: Planning to visit your bank in July? You might want to double-check the dates. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks across India will remain shut for 13 days this month due to a mix of weekend closures and state-specific public holidays.
As per RBI's classification, bank holidays fall under three categories: those under the Negotiable Instruments Act, banks' closing of accounts, and Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays. While branches may shut on select days, digital banking channels remain unaffected.
Bank holidays in July 2025
July's 13-day closure includes Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, and public holidays in certain cities. Here's a state-wise breakdown:
July 3 (Thursday): Kharchi Puja – Agartala
July 6 (Sunday): Weekly off – Nationwide
July 12 (Saturday): Second Saturday – Nationwide
July 13 (Sunday): Weekly off – Nationwide
July 14 (Monday): Beh Deinkhlam – Shillong
July 16 (Wednesday): Harela – Dehradun
July 17 (Thursday): Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh – Shillong
July 19 (Saturday): Ker Puja – Agartala
July 20 (Sunday): Weekly off – Nationwide
July 26 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday – Nationwide
July 27 (Sunday): Weekly off – Nationwide
July 28 (Monday): Drukpa Tshe-zi – Gangtok
What will continue to work
While physical bank counters may be closed on these days, most essential services are still accessible online. Customers can continue to use:
• Internet and mobile banking for balance checks, bill payments and fund transfers
• ATM withdrawals and card-based transactions
• NEFT and RTGS transfers (based on availability windows)
• Online service requests such as cheque books and demand drafts
'For those planning in-branch transactions, it's best to schedule around the holiday calendar and rely on online channels when needed,' said a senior public sector bank official.
RBI's holiday classification
The RBI groups holidays for banks into the following categories:
RTGS holiday: RTGS transfers are available 24x7 all year round. Funds are credited in real time, and the service remains active even on weekends and public holidays.
Closing of accounts holiday: These apply to the second and fourth Saturdays, all Sundays, and select holidays when branches close for administrative reasons.
Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act: These are notified public holidays applicable to banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions, often based on state-level events.
Though the list may appear long, for most customers, the availability of digital banking means they can carry out routine transactions without disruption.
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