Bank Holiday: Big update for bank customers. If you have any important banking tasks to take care of this week or during July, this information will be highly beneficial for you. All banks nationwide will be shut on July 11th, which falls on the second Saturday of the month, following the guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that mandate the closure of both public and private banks on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

To avoid any disruption to your activities caused by frequent bank holidays, it is advisable to review the full holiday schedule before heading out. Here is a rundown of when banks will be closed in July 2026:

 

List of Bank Holidays in July 2026

In July, banks will be closed on the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays, along with closures for certain regional festivals in various states. Below are the main holidays for this month:

– July 11 (Saturday): Second Saturday, all banks nationwide will be closed.

– July 12 (Sunday): Weekly holiday, all banks nationwide will be closed.

– July 17 (Friday): Muharram, banks will be closed in many states.

– July 19 (Sunday): Weekly holiday, all banks nationwide will be closed.

– July 25 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday, all banks nationwide will be closed.

– July 26 (Sunday): Weekly holiday, all banks nationwide will be closed.

Note: The RBI holiday list may slightly differ in various states due to local festivities and traditions, so it’s recommended to verify this information with your local bank branch.

Digital services will continue to operate even during bank closures

Although physical bank branches will be shut on these dates, all digital and online banking services will be accessible round the clock for customer convenience. You can carry out your banking transactions from the comfort of your home using internet banking, UPI, and ATMs.

What if you need to deposit cash?

Even if the bank is closed and you need to deposit cash into your account, you won’t face any problems. You can use the cash deposit machine outside the bank. This allows for easy transfer of cash into your account.