19-07-2025
Are Banks Open Or Closed On Saturday, July 19? Check Bank Holiday List For This Month
Banks remain open as usual on Saturday, July 19, across the country, except Tripura.
Bank Holiday Today: As bank branches remain closed on a number of bank holidays approved by the RBI, it is necessary to check the holiday list before visiting bank branches. Today, Saturday, July 19, bank branches will remain open throughout the country, except Tripura.
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. Apart from this, they are also closed on all Sundays and RBI-notified holiday.
Are Banks Open or Closed Today, July 19?
Banks remain open as usual on Saturday, July 19, across the country, except Tripura.
Bank branches in Agartala, Tripura, remain closed on July 19 on account of 'Ker Puja', an annual festival held in the state.
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.
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, observed 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
Tripura:
July 3 (Thursday) – Kharchi Puja
July 19 (Saturday) – Ker Puja
Jammu & Kashmir:
July 5 (Saturday) – Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday
July 14 (Monday) – Beh Deinkhlam
July 17 (Thursday) – Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh
Uttarakhand:
July 16 (Wednesday) – Harela
Sikkim:
Nationwide Bank Closures
July 12 (Second Saturday)
July 26 (Fourth Saturday)
All Sundays – July 6, 13, 20, 27.
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