Latest news with #KerPuja
News18
10 hours ago
- 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
11 hours ago
- 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.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed in Kerala for V.S. Achuthanandan's demise?
Who is Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Bank holidays in July 2025 Bank holiday 2025- state wise list 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 Following the death of former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan on Monday, the Kerala government announced a holiday on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, which would be observed countrywide today. As a sign of respect, the state government has announced a three-day period of mourning throughout the state in addition to the Kerala public holiday Are banks open or closed in Kerala today?Banks are closed today on July 22, 2025 as per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday list to mourn demise of V.S. Achuthanandan, former Chief Minister of from national and regional holidays in India, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks will observe a public holiday on the second and fourth Sankaran Achuthanandan, also known by his initials VS, was an Indian politician who was the Chief Minister of Kerala from 2006 to 2011. At 82, he was the oldest person to have assumed office. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of will be closed on occasions such as Kharchi Puja, Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday, Beh Deinkhlam, Harela, Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh, Ker Puja, Drukpa Tshe-zi depending on the will be closed in Sikkim on the occasion of Drukpa Tshe-zi on July 28, RBI holiday list
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bank holiday on Sawan Shivratri 2025: Are banks closed tomorrow, July 23 on Shivratri?
Bank holiday tomorrow: Sawan Shivratri will be observed on July 23 2025. It is considered an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this festival, many parts of the country will observe holidays in schools and government offices, especially in the northern states where the Kanwar Yatra has a strong influence. This has led to confusion among people about whether banks will remain closed on Wednesday, July 23, for Sawan 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. For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
Are Banks Open Or Closed On Saturday, July 19? Check Bank Holiday List For This Month
Banks remain open as usual on Saturday, July 19, across the country, except Tripura. Bank Holiday Today: As bank branches remain closed on a number of bank holidays approved by the RBI, it is necessary to check the holiday list before visiting bank branches. Today, Saturday, July 19, bank branches will remain open throughout the country, except Tripura. As per the standard banking schedule, all banks — both public and private — across India also remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Apart from this, they are also closed on all Sundays and RBI-notified holiday. Are Banks Open or Closed Today, July 19? Banks remain open as usual on Saturday, July 19, across the country, except Tripura. Bank branches in Agartala, Tripura, remain closed on July 19 on account of 'Ker Puja', an annual festival held in the state. Timings of Banks? Most major banks in India, including SBI, Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank, operate between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M., while ICICI, HDFC, Axis, Yes Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank usually function from 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. or 3:30 P.M., depending on the branch. Bank of Baroda has slightly extended hours, operating between 9:45 A.M. and 4:45 P.M. or 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., and Canara Bank typically works from 10 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. 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, observed in Jammu and Srinagar. On July 14 (Monday), banks in Shillong will be shut for Beh Deinkhlam, a prominent local festival. A few days later, on July 16 (Wednesday), banks in Dehradun will observe a holiday on account of Harela, a festival marking the onset of the monsoon. Again, Shillong will see 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 will remain 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 July 14 (Monday) – Beh Deinkhlam July 17 (Thursday) – Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh Uttarakhand: July 16 (Wednesday) – Harela Sikkim: Nationwide Bank Closures July 12 (Second Saturday) July 26 (Fourth Saturday) All Sundays – July 6, 13, 20, 27. Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends, stock updates, tax, IPO, banking finance, real estate, savings and investments. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates—only on News18. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Bank holiday view comments First Published: 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.
