Bank Holiday: If you have any important banking tasks scheduled for Monday, July 6th, it is advisable to review this information first. On this day, banks will be closed in certain states, although it is not a nationwide holiday but applies only to selected regions. Hence, it is recommended to verify the holiday schedule for your specific location before visiting the bank.
Banks will be closed on July 6, 2026, in Mizoram to observe MHIP Day and in West Bengal to honor the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. This closure applies to all public and private bank branches in these states. Will there be a countrywide holiday on this date? No, the bank holiday on July 6 is not uniform throughout India. Major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Noida, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Patna, and many others will operate as usual. This holiday is restricted to specific states only.
Online banking services will not be impacted. Despite the closure of physical branches, customers can continue to use digital banking services without any interruptions. Transactions through UPI, internet banking, mobile banking, ATMs, and cards will function normally, allowing for activities such as fund transfers, bill payments, and cash withdrawals to proceed as usual.
Before visiting the bank, it is crucial to confirm the holiday status in your area. Bank holidays differ from state to state. Therefore, if you need to conduct transactions like clearing a check, ordering a draft, accessing a locker, or any other branch-related activities, ensure to check the local holiday schedule to avoid any inconvenience.
Shillong will be on holiday on July 9th
On Thursday, July 9th, banks in Shillong will be shut due to the Beh Denkhlam festival, affecting only local branches. Other cities’ banks will operate normally that day. If you have any banking tasks in Shillong, make sure to handle them before or after the holiday.
Nationwide, banks will be closed on July 11th and 12th
All public and private banks will be closed on July 11th, the second Saturday, and July 12th, Sunday. To avoid inconvenience, individuals needing to conduct transactions like cash deposits or check deposits should make arrangements beforehand as branches will be closed for two consecutive days.
Which days will banks remain open?
On Tuesday, July 7th, Wednesday, July 8th, and Friday, July 10th, most banks across the country will operate normally. Only Shillong will have a local holiday on July 9th. Utilize these days for any urgent banking needs to avoid disruptions during the holidays.
Digital banking services will be available even on holidays
During bank closures, digital services such as internet banking, mobile banking, UPI, ATMs, NEFT, and RTGS will be accessible. Customers can conduct various transactions online, including money transfers and bill payments, instantly. However, certain in-branch services will not be accessible during the holiday.