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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bank holiday for Muharram 2025: Are banks open or closed today on July 7, 2025? Check July 2025 holidays list
The schedule for bank holidays in July 2025 includes regional holidays. Bank Holiday for Muharram 2025: Confusion prevailed among the public regarding banking services on Monday, July 7, 2025, as people were unsure about the Muharram holiday. The uncertainty stemmed from the traditional practice of moon sighting, which determines the precise date of this significant Islamic observance. Muharram, which begins the Islamic calendar year, holds special significance for Muslims. Muharram 2025: Are Banks Open Or Closed on July 7, 2025? According to the official government calendar, Muharram was on July 6, 2025. Hence banks across the country are open today, that is on July 7, 2025. The schedule for bank holidays in July 2025 includes regional observances such as Kharchi Puja, Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday, Beh Deinkhlam, Harela, Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh, Ker Puja, and Drukpa Tshe-zi, with closures varying by state. Bank Holidays July 2025: Check State-Wise List Banks in Meghalaya shall remain closed for Beh Deinkhlam celebrations on July 14, 2025. Banks in Uttarakhand will not be available due to Harela festival on July 16, 2025. In observance of U Tirot's death anniversary, banks across Meghalaya will not operate on July 17, 2025. Banks in Tripura will be suspended for Ker Puja observance on July 19, 2025. All banks in Sikkim will stay closed for Drukpa Tshe-zi celebrations on July 19, 2025. July 2025 3 5 14 16 17 19 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 Source: RBI Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or close today for Muharram on July 7?
The Islamic holiday's observance depends on moon sighting. Bank holidays in July 2025 include Kharchi Puja and Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday. Other holidays are Beh Deinkhlam, Harela, and the Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh. Ker Puja and Drukpa Tshe-zi are also holidays. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Are banks open or close today for Muharram on July 7? Bank holidays in July 2025 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Wealth 1. RBI acts tough against cyber frauds, directs all banks to use DoT's FRI technology to protect bank customers Bank holidays in July Jul-25 3 5 14 16 17 19 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 Drukpa Tshe-zi 28 Many people were uncertain about banking operations on Monday, July 7, 2025, due to the confusion surrounding the exact date of Muharram observance. Muharram, an important Islamic occasion and the exact day of its observance depends on the sighting of the moon, which often leads to last-minute confirmation of the holiday the first month of the Islamic calendar, marks an important occasion for the Muslim across India will remain open on July 7, 2025, as Muharram is being observed on July will be closed on occasions such as Kharchi Puja Beh Deinkhlam , Harela, Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh, Ker Puja, Drukpa Tshe-zi depending on the bank holidays in July 2025Banks will be closed in Meghalaya on the occasion of Beh Deinkhlam on July 14, will be closed in Uttarakhand on the occasion of Harela on July 16, will be closed in Meghalaya to commemorate the death anniversary of U Tirot on July 17, will be closed in Tripura on the occasion of Ker Puja on July 19, will be closed in Sikkim on the occasion of Drukpa Tshe-zi on July 19, 2025.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on July 5, 2025?
ET Online Saturday bank holiday July 5 In India, holidays for banks are governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) along with the respective state governments. This system integrates national holidays, state-specific observances, and local festivals. There are mandatory holidays such as Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti. However, there are also regional holidays such as Onam, Bihu, and Durga Puja which are only celebrated in some states. As per the RBI's guidelines, banks follow a structured Saturday holiday system, where all scheduled and non-scheduled banks will observe public holiday on the second and fourth Saturdays of a month while they operate as usual on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays (if applicable) unless mentioned in the RBI's holiday list. Bank holidays in July 2025: Banks to remain shut on these days in July 2025: Check full list Are banks open or closed this Saturday on July 5, 2025? Banks are open in all states except in Jammu and Srinagar today on July 5, 2025 as it is the first Saturday of the month. Banks in Jammu and Srinagar are closed to commemorate the birthday of Guru Hargobind Ji. Guru Hargobind Ji's birthday is on June 19th, but in Jammu and Kashmir, it's celebrated on the 21st of Harh, which usually falls in June or July. Impact on banking services Physical branches of banks remain closed on bank holidays but digital banking services such as mobile banking, internet banking, ATMs, and UPI transactions continue to function as usual. However, certain banking operations like cheque clearance and in-person services are affected. Bank holidays in July 2025 Jul-25 3 5 14 16 17 19 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 Drukpa Tshe-zi 28 Source- RBI Calendar
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on July 5, 2025?
Are banks open or closed this Saturday on July 5, 2025? Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Impact on banking services Bank holidays in July 2025 Jul-25 3 5 14 16 17 19 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 Drukpa Tshe-zi 28 In India, holidays for banks are governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) along with the respective state governments. This system integrates national holidays, state-specific observances, and local festivals. There are mandatory holidays such as Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti. However, there are also regional holidays such as Onam, Bihu, and Durga Puja which are only celebrated in some per the RBI's guidelines, banks follow a structured Saturday holiday system, where all scheduled and non-scheduled banks will observe public holiday on the second and fourth Saturdays of a month while they operate as usual on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays (if applicable) unless mentioned in the RBI's holiday are open in all states except in Jammu and Srinagar today on July 5, 2025 as it is the first Saturday of the in Jammu and Srinagar are closed to commemorate the birthday of Guru Hargobind Ji. Guru Hargobind Ji's birthday is on June 19th, but in Jammu and Kashmir, it's celebrated on the 21st of Harh, which usually falls in June or branches of banks remain closed on bank holidays but digital banking services such as mobile banking, internet banking, ATMs, and UPI transactions continue to function as usual. However, certain banking operations like cheque clearance and in-person services are RBI Calendar
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bank holiday on July 3: Are banks closed today? Check state-wise list here
Bank holiday today: On Thursday, July 2 2025, banks will be closed in Tripura to mark Kharchi Puja, 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 2, 2025. This traditional celebration is deeply rooted in Tripura's culture and draws large gatherings every year. Kharchi Puja: A Major Festival in Tripura Kharchi Puja is a significant religious event in Tripura, celebrated with devotion and festive spirit. It honours 14 deities of the region and includes traditional rituals, music, and dance. The festival symbolises purification and is celebrated over a week, attracting visitors from across the state. To mark the occasion, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed july 3 as a bank holiday in Tripura. So, if you're in Agartala or any other city in the state, expect banks to remain shut tomorrow. 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 3 (Friday) – Kharchi Puja: Banks closed in Tripura 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 (Tripura) 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.
