Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, July 10, On Guru Purnima? Check Status
Are Banks Open Today, July 10? Today is Guru Purnima, Teacher's Day in India, but banks remain open and continue to function as usual.
Are Banks Open Today, July 10, 2025? Today is Guru Purnima, Teacher's Day in India. However, it's not a bank holiday, and the banks continue to function as usual.
Bank branches remain closed on a number of bank holidays approved by the RBI. 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.
So, Are Banks Open Today, Thursday, July 10?
Yes, banks are open today, July 10, and operating as usual during standard business hours.
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.
Guru Purnima 2025
Guru Purnima, also known as Vyasa Purnima, is a sacred occasion revered by Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain communities across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and beyond. This day honours the birth of Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the revered sage who compiled the Vedas and authored the Mahabharata, leaving an enduring spiritual legacy as the Adi Guru, or original teacher, whose teachings continue to shape these traditions.
The essence of Guru Purnima lies in expressing gratitude to gurus, teachers, and mentors who dispel ignorance and illuminate the path to knowledge and truth. It is a time for spiritual reflection, introspection, and self-inquiry, transcending mere ritual to embrace the profound cultural significance of the guru-shishya tradition across these faiths.
Observances include seeking blessings from parents, elders, and spiritual guides, offering prayers to Lord Ganesha–the deity of wisdom–and performing pujas with chants, flowers, fruits, and sweets. Devotees often gather for satsangs and bhajans, engaging in spiritual discourses and devotional singing to deepen their connection with divine wisdom.
List Of 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 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
July 3 (Thursday) – Kharchi Puja
Jammu & Kashmir:
July 5 (Saturday) – Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday
July 14 (Monday) – Beh Deinkhlam
Uttarakhand:
July 16 (Wednesday) – Harela
Sikkim:
July 28 (Monday) – Drukpa Tshe-zi
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July 12 (Second Saturday)
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July 26 (Fourth Saturday)
All Sundays – July 6, 13, 20, 27.
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