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Time of India
3 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
5 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.
Mint
6 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today for Muharram on July 7? Check full schedule here
Bank holiday today: The first month of the Islamic calendar Muharram began on June 27, which means that the most auspicious 10th day of the month, known as Ashura, was observed on Sunday, July 6, as per list of Gazetted holidays. Monday, July 7 is thus not a listed holiday, and banks will function as usual. Notably, the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays are weekly holidays for all public and private banks across India, including the State Bank of India (SBI). Besides this, there are a total of seven listed bank holidays in July this year. The RBI and state governments create a list of holidays for banks, taking into account national and local occasions, operational requirements, religious celebrations and other cultural observances. The central bank makes the announcement through its official website and notifications to banks and other financial institutions. Considered as the second holiest month after Ramadan, Muharram marks the mourning for the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. On Muharram, mourners gather at mosques to offer prayers and take out solemn processions to grieve the death of the Prophet's grandson, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala. Tazia, intricately crafted miniature replicas symbolising the tomb of Imam Hussain, are an integral part of the processions. Made primarily of a bamboo structure, the Tazias are adorned with vibrant coloured fabrics, and ornate detailing. July 3 (Thursday) — Kharchi Puja — Banks will be closed in Agartala to celebrate Kharchi Puja, a Hindu festival in Tripura dedicated to fourteen deities called Chaturdasha Devata. July 5 (Saturday) — Guru Hargobind's Birthday — Banks will be closed in Jammu and Srinagar to mark Guru Hargobind's Birthday, the sixth of the ten Sikh Gurus. July 6 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 12 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for second Saturday. July 13 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 14 (Monday) — Beh Deinkhlam — Banks will be closed in Shillong for Beh Deinkhlam, a festival celebrated by the Jaintia tribe in Meghalaya. July 16 (Wednesday) — Harela — Banks in Dehradun will be closed for Harela, a festival celebrated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and some parts of Himachal Pradesh. July 17 (Thursday) — Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh — Banks will remain shut in Shillong, marking the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh, one of the chiefs of the Khasi people. July 19 (Saturday) — Ker Puja — Banks in Agartala will be closed for Ker Puja, a festival celebrated in Tripura. It is dedicated to Ker, the region's guardian deity, who protects from calamities and external threats. July 26 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for fourth Saturday. July 27 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 28 (Monday) — Drukpa Tshe-zi — Banks in Gangtok will be closed for Drukpa Tshe-zi, a Buddhist festival that falls on the fourth day of the sixth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. This day marks Lord Buddha's first sermon.
India.com
6 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today? Check Before Heading Out To Branch
New Delhi: The confusion around uncertainty over observation of Muharram on either July 06 or July 07 has lead to several speculations on office holidays including banks. It must be noted that Muharram was observed on July 06 for which public holiday was also maintained on the same day. As to whether bank branches will be working or operational Monday, 07 July 2025, customers must know that today is a normal working day for banks. Branch activities and business hours will remain the same as normal business days today. Bank Holidays In July 2025 - July 3 (Thursday): Banks in Tripura (Agartala) will remain shut for Kharchi Puja. - July 5 (Saturday): Jammu & Kashmir observes a holiday for Guru Harobind Ji's Birth Anniversary. - July 14 (Monday): Shillong (Meghalaya) will see bank closures for the Beh Deinkhlam Festival. - July 16 (Wednesday): It's Harela Festival in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – banks to stay closed. - July 17 (Thursday): Another holiday in Shillong (Meghalaya) for U Tirot Singh's Death Anniversary. - July 19 (Saturday): Tripura (Agartala) banks to remain closed again for Ker Puja. - July 28 (Monday): Gangtok (Sikkim) will observe a holiday on account of Drukpa Tshe-ji. Bank Closures on Weekends – July 2025 - Sunday Shutdowns: July 6, 13, 20, 27 - Second Saturday Off: July 12 - Fourth Saturday Break: July 26 It must be noted that the banks will NOT be closed for all the days consecutively in all states or regions. This is the total number of days when banks in different parts of the country will remain closed for state-observed holidays. For instance banks will be closed for Ker Puja in Agartala, but in other states it will NOT be closed for the same reason. Reserve Bank of India places its Holidays under three brackets --Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act; Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act and Real Time Gross Settlement Holiday; and Banks' Closing of Accounts. However, it must be noted that the bank holidays vary in various states as well not observed by all the banking companies. Banking holidays also depend on the festivals being observed in specific states or notification of specific occasions in those states.
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
Bank holidays next week: When are banks closed from July 6-13? Check full schedule here
Bank Holiday next week, July 6-13, 2025: Banks across India will be closed next week for Saturday and Sunday weekly offs. Overall, there are a total of seven listed bank holidays in July this year. Besides this, all banks in India, public and private, have the second and fourth Saturdays as a holiday and all Sundays in the month are weekly offs. The RBI and state governments create a list of holidays for banks, taking into account national and local occasions, operational requirements, religious celebrations and other cultural observances. The central bank makes the announcement through its official website and notifications to banks and other financial institutions. July 6 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India for weekly off. July 12 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for second Saturday of the month. July 13 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India for weekly off. July 3 (Thursday) — Kharchi Puja — Banks will be closed in Agartala to celebrate Kharchi Puja, a Hindu festival in Tripura dedicated to fourteen deities called Chaturdasha Devata. July 5 (Saturday) — Guru Hargobind's Birthday — Banks will be closed in Jammu and Srinagar to mark Guru Hargobind's Birthday, the sixth of the ten Sikh Gurus. July 6 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 12 (Saturday) — Bank closed pan-India for second Saturday. July 13 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 14 (Monday) — Beh Deinkhlam — Banks will be closed in Shillong for Beh Deinkhlam, a festival celebrated by the Jaintia tribe in Meghalaya. July 16 (Wednesday) — Harela — Banks in Dehradun will be closed for Harela, a festival celebrated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and some parts of Himachal Pradesh. July 17 (Thursday) — Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh — Banks will remain shut in Shillong, marking the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh, one of the chiefs of the Khasi people. July 19 (Saturday) — Ker Puja — Banks in Agartala will be closed for Ker Puja, a festival celebrated in Tripura. It is dedicated to Ker, the region's guardian deity, who protects from calamities and external threats. July 26 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for fourth Saturday. July 27 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India. July 28 (Monday) — Drukpa Tshe-zi — Banks in Gangtok will be closed for Drukpa Tshe-zi, a Buddhist festival that falls on the fourth day of the sixth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. This day marks Lord Buddha's first sermon. You can continue to use online or mobile banking services even on national holidays — unless notified to users for technical or other reasons. For cash emergencies, ATMs are open for withdrawals, app and UPI function as usual. All of the bank's annual holiday calendar is declared by the RBI under provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which deals with the issuance of cheques and promissory notes. Transactions involving these instruments are thus not available during these listed holidays. You should note that holidays may differ across states in India due to regional and local requirments. It is thus best to check with your local bank branch for their holiday schedule or list ahead of time to be properly informed and make preparations in case of emergencies or long weekends.
