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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bank holiday today for Nag Panchami: Are banks open or closed on July 29 2025; check state wise list
Are banks open or closed today on July 29, 2025 for Nag Panchami? Digital banking Bank holidays in July 2025 Jul-25 3 5 14 16 17 19 22 28 Agartala • • Ahmedabad Aizawl Belapur Bengaluru Bhopal Bhubaneswar Chandigarh Chennai Dehradun • Gangtok • Guwahati Hyderabad Imphal Itanagar Jaipur Jammu • Kanpur Kochi • Kohima Kolkata Lucknow Mumbai Nagpur New Delhi Panaji Patna Raipur Ranchi Shillong • • Shimla Srinagar • Thiruvananthapuram • Vijayawada Holiday Description Day Kharchi Puja 3 Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday 5 Beh Deinkhlam 14 Harela 16 Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh 17 Ker Puja 19 Demise of Shri former Chief Minister of Kerala 22 Drukpa Tshe-zi 28 Banks in India are closed on various state-specific and religious festivals, depending on regional observances and guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). As a result, banks may remain open in one state while being closed in another on the same day. Bank customers should check the state specific holiday list before planning any physical banking Panchami is not listed as a bank holiday in the Reserve Bank of India's July you have registered for internet and mobile banking, you no longer need to wait in lines or be restricted by branch hours. With online and mobile banking, you can check balances, transfer funds, and track transactions any time, from anywhere. Digital banking is considered safe with multi-factor authentication, OTPs, and biometric login, ensuring that your financial data stays RBI holiday listNote that all scheduled and non-scheduled banks will observe public holiday on second and fourth Saturdays.
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Bank holidays next week: Drukpa Tshe-zi celebrations in Sikkim, Sunday weekly offs and is next Saturday a holiday?
Bank holidays next week, July 27-August 3: All public and private banks in Gangtok and Sikkim, including the States Bank of India (SBI), will remain closed on July 28 (Monday), on account of the Drukpa Tshe-zi festival. Besides the celebration, we also take a look at the weekend holidays next week — on Sunday (August 3), and if the next Saturday (August 2) is a bank holiday. Monday, July 28 is Drukpa Tshe-zi, for which banks in Gangtok will be closed. Drukpa Tshe-zi is a Buddhist festival that falls on the fourth day of the sixth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. It marks Lord Buddha's first sermon. Meanwhile, August 2 is a Saturday, but not a weekend holiday. Only the second and fourth Saturdays, besides all Sundays are weekly holidays for banks in India. Overall, there were a total of seven listed bank holidays in July this year. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and state governments create a list of holidays for banks, taking into account national and local occasions, operational requirements, religious celebrations and other cultural observances. The central bank makes the announcement through its official website and notifications to banks and other financial institutions. You can continue to use online or mobile banking services even on national holidays — unless notified to users for technical or other reasons. For cash emergencies, ATMs are open for withdrawals, app and UPI function as usual. July 3 (Thursday) — Kharchi Puja — Banks will be closed in Agartala to celebrate Kharchi Puja, a Hindu festival in Tripura dedicated to fourteen deities called Chaturdasha Devata. July 5 (Saturday) — Guru Hargobind's Birthday — Banks will be closed in Jammu and Srinagar to mark Guru Hargobind's Birthday, the sixth of the ten Sikh Gurus. July 6 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 12 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for second Saturday. July 13 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 14 (Monday) — Beh Deinkhlam — Banks will be closed in Shillong for Beh Deinkhlam, a festival celebrated by the Jaintia tribe in Meghalaya. July 16 (Wednesday) — Harela — Banks in Dehradun will be closed for Harela, a festival celebrated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and some parts of Himachal Pradesh. July 17 (Thursday) — Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh — Banks will remain shut in Shillong, marking the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh, one of the chiefs of the Khasi people. July 19 (Saturday) — Ker Puja — Banks in Agartala will be closed for Ker Puja, a festival celebrated in Tripura. It is dedicated to Ker, the region's guardian deity, who protects from calamities and external threats. July 20 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 26 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for fourth Saturday. July 27 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 28 (Monday) — Drukpa Tshe-zi — Banks in Gangtok will be closed for Drukpa Tshe-zi, a Buddhist festival that falls on the fourth day of the sixth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. This day marks Lord Buddha's first sermon.
News18
23-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Bank Holiday In July 2025: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today On Sawan Shivratri? Check Status
Last Updated: Banks are open today, July 23, despite Sawan Shivratri causing school closures in Delhi NCR. Digital banking is available, but some services may be delayed due to branch closures. Bank Holiday Today: The auspicious month Shravan (Sawan) as per Hindu calendar is currently ongoing. July 23 marks the Sawan Shivratri, which is a monthly Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. On account of this, several schools in Delhi NCR have announced the holiday due to traffic congestion by Kanwar Yatra, a deeply spiritual pilgrimage to and from Haridwar. It causes confusion among people about whether banks are open or not. Knowing beforehand the banking opening or closing scenario is better to avoid any untoward problem a person faces while availing banking services. Are Banks Closed Or Open Today? Yes, banks are open. Banks across India are open on Wednesday, July 23, as per RBI's holiday calendar, though several schools announced the holiday on the occasion of Sawan Shivratri. Bank Holidays In July 2025 The first holiday fell on July 3 (Thursday) for Kharchi Puja, observed in Agartala. This is followed by a holiday on July 5 (Saturday) for Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday, obsereved in Jammu and Srinagar. On July 14 (Monday), banks in Shillong was shut for Beh Deinkhlam, a prominent local festival. A few days later, on July 16 (Wednesday). Dehradun observed a holiday on account of Harela, a festival marking the onset of the monsoon. Again, Shillong saw bank closures on July 17 (Thursday) to observe the Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh, a local hero and freedom fighter. Next, banks in Agartala remained closed on July 19 (Saturday) for Ker Puja, and Gangtok will see a holiday on July 28 (Monday) for Drukpa Tshe-zi, a traditional Buddhist observance. Besides these, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks in India will observe routine closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, i.e., July 12 and July 26, along with all Sundays—July 6, 13, 20, and 27. While bank branches will be closed on these dates, customers can continue using digital banking services, ATMs, and mobile apps as usual. However, services like cheque clearance, RTGS, and NEFT may be delayed due to branch closures. Those needing in-person services are advised to plan ahead and complete transactions before the respective state holidays. State-Wise Bank Holiday List – July 2025 Tripura July 3 (Thursday) – Kharchi Puja July 19 (Saturday) – Ker Puja Jammu & Kashmir July 5 (Saturday) – Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday Meghalaya July 14 (Monday) – Beh Deinkhlam July 17 (Thursday) – Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh Uttarakhand July 16 (Wednesday) – Harela Sikkim July 28 (Monday) – Drukpa Tshe-zi Nationwide Bank Closures July 12 (Second Saturday) All Sundays – July 6, 13, 20, 27 view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 23, 2025, 08:40 IST News business » banking-finance Bank Holiday In July 2025: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today On Sawan Shivratri? Check Status Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
23-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Bank holiday today: Are banks closed on July 23 on account of Sawan Shivratri? Check full schedule here
Bank holiday today, July 23: A number of schools in Noida have declared a holiday today, July 23, on account of Sawan Shivratri. They also cited likely traffic congestion due to the ongoing Kanwar Yatra as a reason to shift some classes online, according to s report by the Hindustan Times. Work this in mind, customers may worry that banks are also closed on July 23 for Sawan Shivratri. They added not. As per the official bank holidays list for 2025, issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), today is not a holiday. Notably, there are a number of holidays for banks across India during the week, including for the Buddhist festival of Drukpa Tshe-zi in Gangtok, and the Saturday and Sunday weekend leaves. There is also a likely long weekend this week, so check with your local bank branch for their official schedule. The second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays are weekly holidays for all public and private banks across India, including the State Bank of India (SBI). Besides this, there are a total of seven listed bank holidays in July this year. The RBI and state governments create a list of holidays for banks, taking into account national and local occasions, operational requirements, religious celebrations and other cultural observances. The central bank makes the announcement through its official website and notifications to banks and other financial institutions. You can continue to use online or mobile banking services even on national holidays — unless notified to users for technical or other reasons. For cash emergencies, ATMs are open for withdrawals, app and UPI function as usual. July 3 (Thursday) — Kharchi Puja — Banks will be closed in Agartala to celebrate Kharchi Puja, a Hindu festival in Tripura dedicated to fourteen deities called Chaturdasha Devata. July 5 (Saturday) — Guru Hargobind's Birthday — Banks will be closed in Jammu and Srinagar to mark Guru Hargobind's Birthday, the sixth of the ten Sikh Gurus. July 6 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 12 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for second Saturday. July 13 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 14 (Monday) — Beh Deinkhlam — Banks will be closed in Shillong for Beh Deinkhlam, a festival celebrated by the Jaintia tribe in Meghalaya. July 16 (Wednesday) — Harela — Banks in Dehradun will be closed for Harela, a festival celebrated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and some parts of Himachal Pradesh. July 17 (Thursday) — Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh — Banks will remain shut in Shillong, marking the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh, one of the chiefs of the Khasi people. July 19 (Saturday) — Ker Puja — Banks in Agartala will be closed for Ker Puja, a festival celebrated in Tripura. It is dedicated to Ker, the region's guardian deity, who protects from calamities and external threats. July 20 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 26 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for fourth Saturday. July 27 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 28 (Monday) — Drukpa Tshe-zi — Banks in Gangtok will be closed for Drukpa Tshe-zi, a Buddhist festival that falls on the fourth day of the sixth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. This day marks Lord Buddha's first sermon.
Mint
21-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Bank holidays this week, July 21-28: From Drukpa Tshe-zi to Saturday and Sunday weekly offs. Check full schedule here
Bank holidays next week, July 21-28: There are a number of holidays for banks across India during the next week, including for the Buddhist festival of Drukpa Tshe-zi in Gangtok, and the Saturday and Sunday weekend leaves. There is also a likely long weekend this week, so check with your local bank branch for their official schedule. Notably, the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays are weekly holidays for all public and private banks across India, including the State Bank of India (SBI). Besides this, there are a total of seven listed bank holidays in July this year. The RBI and state governments create a list of holidays for banks, taking into account national and local occasions, operational requirements, religious celebrations and other cultural observances. The central bank makes the announcement through its official website and notifications to banks and other financial institutions. July 26 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for fourth Saturday. July 27 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 28 (Monday) — Drukpa Tshe-zi — Banks in Gangtok will be closed for Drukpa Tshe-zi, a Buddhist festival that falls on the fourth day of the sixth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. This day marks Lord Buddha's first sermon. You can continue to use online or mobile banking services even on national holidays — unless notified to users for technical or other reasons. For cash emergencies, ATMs are open for withdrawals, app and UPI function as usual. All of the bank's annual holiday calendar is declared by the RBI under provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which deals with the issuance of cheques and promissory notes. Transactions involving these instruments are thus not available during these listed holidays. You should note that holidays may differ across states in India due to regional and local requirments. It is thus best to check with your local bank branch for their holiday schedule or list ahead of time to be properly informed and make preparations in case of emergencies or long weekends. July 3 (Thursday) — Kharchi Puja — Banks will be closed in Agartala to celebrate Kharchi Puja, a Hindu festival in Tripura dedicated to fourteen deities called Chaturdasha Devata. July 5 (Saturday) — Guru Hargobind's Birthday — Banks will be closed in Jammu and Srinagar to mark Guru Hargobind's Birthday, the sixth of the ten Sikh Gurus. July 6 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 12 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for second Saturday. July 13 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 14 (Monday) — Beh Deinkhlam — Banks will be closed in Shillong for Beh Deinkhlam, a festival celebrated by the Jaintia tribe in Meghalaya. July 16 (Wednesday) — Harela — Banks in Dehradun will be closed for Harela, a festival celebrated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and some parts of Himachal Pradesh. July 17 (Thursday) — Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh — Banks will remain shut in Shillong, marking the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh, one of the chiefs of the Khasi people. July 19 (Saturday) — Ker Puja — Banks in Agartala will be closed for Ker Puja, a festival celebrated in Tripura. It is dedicated to Ker, the region's guardian deity, who protects from calamities and external threats. July 20 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 26 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for fourth Saturday. July 27 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 28 (Monday) — Drukpa Tshe-zi — Banks in Gangtok will be closed for Drukpa Tshe-zi, a Buddhist festival that falls on the fourth day of the sixth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. This day marks Lord Buddha's first sermon.
