Bank Holidays: Before handling any important bank-related tasks this week, it’s essential to review the holiday schedule. Banks will be shut for a total of four days between July 13th and July 19th, 2026, due to festivities and weekly holidays observed in various states across the nation. However, it’s important to note that these holidays will not be observed simultaneously in all states.
1. Banks will be closed on July 16th
As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, banks will be closed on July 16th to observe Rath Yatra, Kang (Ratha Jatra), and Harela in Odisha, Manipur, and Uttarakhand.
2. Banks will be closed on July 17th
Banks in Meghalaya will be closed on July 17th in remembrance of U Tirot Singh’s death anniversary.
3. Banks will be closed on July 18th
Sikkim’s banks will stay closed on July 18th for the Drukpa Tshe-ji festival. Additionally, all banks nationwide will remain closed on Sunday, July 19th. Public and private sector banks will also be closed on July 13th, 14th, and 15th.
Online banking services will continue to operate without interruption. While physical bank branches will be closed, digital services like UPI, internet banking, mobile banking, and ATMs will function normally. Customers can carry out transactions online, including money transfers, bill payments, and balance inquiries. If there’s a need to deposit or withdraw cash or conduct any other bank-related activities, it’s advisable to plan ahead considering the holiday schedule.
Here is the complete list of holidays for July
– July 16, 2026 – Thursday: Banks will be closed in Odisha, Manipur, and Uttarakhand due to the Rath Yatra, Kang Rathjatra, and Harela festivals. The Kang Rathjatra in Manipur is similar to Odisha’s Rath Yatra, while Harela is a local celebration in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, marking the monsoon season and new harvest. Banks in other states will operate as usual on July 16th.
– July 17, 2026 – Friday: Banks in Meghalaya will be shut in honor of U Tirot Singh’s death anniversary, a prominent freedom fighter.
– July 18, 2026 – Saturday: Sikkim’s banks will be closed for Drukpa Tshe-ji, a Buddhist festival.
– July 19, 2026 – Sunday
– July 22, 2026 – Wednesday: Banks in Tripura will be closed for Kharchi Puja, a festival dedicated to deity worship.
– July 25, 2026 – Fourth Saturday
– July 26, 2026 – Sunday