Bank holidays in July 2025: Banks to remain closed for 13 days
July 2025 is set to bring a number of state-specific bank holidays in different parts of India, as each region celebrates local festivals and historical days. Here's a snapshot of the significant days when banks in certain states and cities will observe a closure.Thursday, July 3 - Kharchi PujaBanks will close in Agartala, Tripura in observation of Kharchi Puja, one of the largest Hindu festivals in Tripura. This Hindu festival celebrates the fourteen gods, called Chaturdasha Devata, through traditional puja.Saturday, July 5 - Guru Hargobind Ji's BirthdayBanks will be closed in Jammu and Srinagar in celebration of the birth anniversary of Guru Hargobind Ji, the sixth of ten Sikh Gurus, which introduced the importance of combining warriorship with spirituality.advertisementMonday, July 14 - Beh DeinkhlamBanks will be closed in Shillong, Meghalaya in celebration of Beh Deinkhlam, an important cultural festival of the Jaintia tribe. Beh Deinkhlam involves colourful processions and is observed to pray for good health as well blessing for a good harvest.Wednesday, July 16 - HarelaBanks will be closed in Dehradun, Uttarakhand for the Harela Festival, a traditional holiday celebrated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and some parts of Himachal Pradesh. Harela is observed during the onset of the monsoon season and includes planting saplings.Thursday, July 17 - Death Anniversary of U Tirot SinghBanks will be closed in Shillong to commemorate U Tirot Singh, who was a chief of the Khasi people and a freedom fighter who fought against British colonial oppression.July 19 (Saturday) - Ker PujaBanks in Agartala will be closed for Ker Puja, which commemorates Ker, the especially revered guardian deity of Tripura in some communities. Pretty much all ritual dances, sacrifices, rites, and ceremonies are meant to halt natural disasters and threats to the region.July 28 (Monday) - Drukpa Tshe-ziAs Drukpa Tshe-zi is celebrated on the fourth day of the sixth Tibetan lunar month, banks within Gangtok will be closed on account of the Buddhist festival associated with this date; on this day, Lord Buddha began his teaching after attaining enlightenment.advertisementOn days when banks are closed, customers can still access their online or digital banking systems. Funds can still be transferred via NEFT or RTGS or a banking app, and other activities such as credit or debit transactions, ATM withdrawals, and cheque deposits in drop boxes will be available.You can still request services such as cheques in booklet form, demand drafts, standing instructions or account information, either online or from a self-serve kiosk, unless the bank informs you otherwise.- Ends
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