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Mint
3 days ago
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- Mint
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, July 12? Check here
Bank holiday today: Banks across India are set to remain closed on Saturday, July 12, as per the RBI bank holiday list. The bank holiday on July 12 is in place as it is the second Saturday of the month. According to the Reserve Bank of India bank holiday calendar (RBI), banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays each month. Usually, banks remain closed on weekends, except on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays. What are the typical bank holidays? As mentioned above, banks across India remain closed on second and fourth Saturdays of the month in accordance to the RBI bank holiday calendar. Apart from this, there are bank holidays on every Sunday. Except for the first, third and fifth Saturdays, banks remain closed on weekends. Bank holidays in July — Region-wise list July 3 (Thursday) - Kharchi Puja: Banks will be closed in Agartala July 5 (Saturday) - Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday: Banks will be closed in Jammu and Srinagar July 14 (Monday) - Beh Deinkhlam: Banks will be closed in Shillong for Beh Deinkhlam July 16 (Wednesday) - Harela: Banks in Dehradun will be closed for Harela July 17 (Thursday) - Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh: Banks will remain shut in Shillong July 19 (Saturday) - Ker Puja: Banks in Agartala will be closed for Ker Puja July 28 (Monday) - Drukpa Tshe-zi: Banks in Gangtok will be closed
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bank holiday: Are banks in India open or closed today, July 7?
Muharram, which began on Friday, June 27, is observed worldwide as a month of reflection and devotion. The 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura, holds deep religious significance for both Shia and Sunni Muslims across India and the world. According to the official website of RBI, there is no bank holiday in India scheduled for today(Bloomberg/Representational Image) However, uncertainty over whether Ashura falls on July 6 or July 7 this year has caused confusion, leading many to wonder if banks in India are closed today, July 7. Are banks closed today According to the official website of RBI, banks across India will remain open today, July 7 as no holiday is scheduled. Earlier a bank holiday was observed on July 5 on the account of Guru Hargobind Ji's birthday. Stock market holiday today? Apart from banks, the Indian stock market (BSE & NSE) will be open today, Monday, July 7, 2025. What is Ashura ? Marking the tenth day of the month of Muharram, Ashura is commemorated as the day when Prophet Moses and the Children of Israel were saved from Pharaoh's tyranny. For Shia Muslims, this day is a reminder of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. On Ashura, a fast is observed as a way of showing gratitude to Allah. Is Ashura on July 6 or July 7 ? This year since the crescent moon was observed on June 26 and the Muharram began on June 27, the tenth day fell on July 6. So Ashura was observed on July 6. Upcoming bank holidays A total of seven bank holidays have been scheduled for the month of July by RBI. While two holidays have passed, the next bank holiday will fall on July 14 on the account of BeH Deinkhlam. Upcoming bank holidays include: July 14, 2025- Beh Deinkhlam ( in Shillong) July 16, 2025- Harela (in Dehradun) July 17, 2025- Death anniversary of U Tirot Singh (in Shillong) July, 19, 2025- Ker Puja (in Agartala) July, 28, 2025- Drukpa Tse-zi ( in Gangtok) Other than these days, banks are closed on every second and fourth Saturdays of the month
News18
07-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, July 07 For Muharram? Check Status
Last Updated: Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed on Monday, July 07, over the confusion for Muharram day. Bank Holiday Today, 7th July 2025: There has been confusion among people regarding whether banks are open today, July 07, due to Yaum-e-Ashura (also known as Muharram). The confusion arose due to uncertainty over the day (July 06 or July 07) on which the Yaum-e-Ashura would be observed. Muslims observed Yaum-e-Ashura on Sunday, July 06, and the public holiday was declared for the same day. Yaum-e-Ashura (also written as Youm-e-Ashura) is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is one of the most sacred days for Muslims around the world, with particular significance for Shia Muslims. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims worldwide. In India, such religious observances often result in , allowing communities to commemorate the occasion. So, Are Banks Open Today, Monday, July 07? Yes, banks are open today, July 07, and operating as usual during standard business hours. List Of Bank Holidays In July 2025 The first holiday falls 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. 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) July 26 (Fourth Saturday) All Sundays – July 6, 13, 20, 27
Mint
05-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, July 7? Check here
Bank Holiday Today: Banks across India will remain open on Saturday, June 5, except for Jammu and Kashmir, as it is the first Saturday of the month, as per the RBI bank holiday calendar. Banks across Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed today due to Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday, the sixth of the ten Sikh Gurus. (This is a developing story. Check back for updates)
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Business Standard
02-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
July 2025 holidays: Full list of holidays in schools and banks in India
After a refreshing summer vacation, students resume their studies as July starts. There is a renewed sense of excitement and expectation for the upcoming academic session with the new school year underway. July 2025 offers comparatively fewer breaks for the students. However, the banks will be closed for 13 days, including weekends and regional holidays, and schools may observe holidays on important festivals like Muharram, which has religious and cultural importance. July 2025 school holidays (India) While July 2025 doesn't bring an extended school break, students in some states can expect holidays on these important dates: • Muharram - This Muslim festival marks a public holiday that is usually observed as a school break. Depending on the moon sighting, it is provisionally set for July 6 or 7, 2025. • Rath Yatra - July 7, 2025 – Schools may be closed in states that observe this holiday. • Sundays – The sixth, thirteenth, twentieth, and twenty-seventh of July are all non-school days. • Kanwar Yatra - Although no formal confirmation has been made yet, schools in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Haridwar may close. At that point, the announcement will be made. College Holidays in July 2025 • Muharram - Depending on the moon sighting, the tentative dates for the Muharram holiday are July 6 or 7, 2025. • Regular breaks and days off from work - Sundays: July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th are all off days. • Second and Fourth Saturdays - July 12 (the second Saturday) and July 26 (the fourth Saturday) are college holidays. Bank Holidays in July 2025: State-wise breakdown Including Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, and several regional public holidays, banks throughout India will be closed for a total of 13 days in July 2025. A comprehensive list of holidays by date and location is as follows: • July 3 (Thursday): Kharchi Puja – Banks closed in Agartala • July 5 (Saturday): Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday – Holiday in Jammu and Srinagar • July 6 (Sunday): Weekly off – All India • July 12 (Saturday): Second Saturday – Nationwide closure • July 13 (Sunday): Weekly off – Nationwide • July 14 (Monday): Beh Deinkhlam – Observed in Shillong • July 16 (Wednesday): Harela – Celebrated in Dehradun • July 17 (Thursday): Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh – Observed in Shillong • July 19 (Saturday): Ker Puja – Bank holiday in Agartala • July 20 (Sunday): Weekly off – Nationwide • July 26 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday – Nationwide closure • July 27 (Sunday): Weekly off – Nationwide • July 28 (Monday): Drukpa Tshe-zi – Bank holiday in Gangtok.
