Bank Holiday: If you are planning to attend to any important bank-related business on Monday, July 6, there is important news for you. Banks will remain closed in some states across the country on July 6. However, the holiday is not nationwide; it applies only to select states. Therefore, before heading to the bank today, you should check whether banks in your city are open. Be sure to check the holiday list for your city.
Between July 6 and July 12, 2026, branches of all public and private sector banks—including SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Punjab National Bank—will remain closed for a total of four days across various states. These closures include holidays for regional festivals, the second Saturday, and the weekly Sunday holiday. Consequently, it is advisable to check the holiday list before visiting the bank to avoid a wasted trip.
where banks will remain closed Today
On July 6, 2026, banks in Mizoram will be closed to observe MHIP Day (Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl Day). In West Bengal, bank branches will remain closed to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee. All public and private bank branches in these states will remain closed today.
Bank closure on July 9
On July 9, banks in Shillong, Meghalaya, will remain closed for the Behdeinkhlam festival. Additionally, all banks across the country will be closed on July 11, the second Saturday, and on July 12, the weekly Sunday holiday.
Will it be a nationwide holiday?
The bank holiday on July 6 is not applicable across all of India. Banks will operate during normal hours in most states and cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Noida, Chennai, and Bengaluru. The holiday is limited to the specific states mentioned.
No impact on online banking
Despite the closure of bank branches, customers will not face any issues with digital banking services. UPI, internet banking, mobile banking, ATM services, and card transactions will continue as usual. Therefore, tasks such as transferring money, paying bills, or withdrawing cash can be carried out as usual.
How many days will banks remain closed in July?
Banks will remain closed on July 16 due to Rath Yatra in Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Harela in Dehradun (Uttarakhand), and Kang (Rath Yatra) in Imphal (Manipur). Additionally, there will be bank holidays on July 17 for U Tirot Sing’s death anniversary in Shillong, July 18 for Drukpa Tshe-zi in Gangtok (Sikkim), and July 22 for Kharchi Puja in Agartala (Tripura). Bank branches will also remain closed on July 25 (the fourth Saturday) and on July 12, 19, and 26 (all Sundays).