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Bank holiday on July 14: Here's why banks are closed on Monday - Check state-wise list here

Bank holidays 2025: Banks across Meghalaya will be closed due to Behdienkhlam on Monday, July 14, according to the state-wise holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The banks in the rest of the country will remain open today, July 14, 2025. This traditional celebration is deeply rooted in Meghalaya's culture and draws large gatherings every year. Why is Behdienkhlam celebrated? The Behdienkhlam Festival is one of the oldest and most important cultural celebrations of the Pnar people, a group within the Jaintia community in Meghalaya, India. It is held every year in July, mainly in Jowai town, which is in the Jaintia Hills, around 60 km from Shillong. The festival brings happiness, togetherness, and spiritual meaning to the Pnar community, who follow the traditional Niamtre faith or Hinduism. The word "Behdienkhlam" comes from two Pnar words: "behdein" means "to drive away" and "khlam" means "plague" or "illness." The festival is held to get rid of evil spirits, sickness, and bad luck, while also praying for good health, wealth, and a rich harvest. It takes place after the sowing season, when people ask for blessings from their gods like U Mukhai, Mulong, Mooralong, and Musniang for a good crop. 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 July 14 (Friday) – Behdienkhlam: Banks closed in Meghalaya July 5 (Saturday) – Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday: Banks closed in Jammu and Srinagar July 14 (Monday) – Beh Deinkhlam: Banks closed in Shillong (Meghalaya) July 16 (Wednesday) – Harela: Banks closed in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) July 17 (Thursday) – U Tirot Singh Death Anniversary: Banks closed in Shillong (Meghalaya) July 19 (Saturday) – Ker Puja: Banks closed in Agartala (Meghalaya) July 28 (Monday) – Drukpa Tshe-zi: Banks closed in Gangtok (Sikkim) 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.