Bank Holiday Alert: Why Banks Will Remain Closed on Wednesday, 16 July 2025

If you have pending work at the bank, take note! On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, banks will remain closed in the state of Uttarakhand due to the local festival Harela. All public and private sector banks in the state will observe this regional holiday, as per the Reserve Bank of India's official bank holiday calendar.

🗓️ Where and Why Are Banks Closed on 16 July?

• State: Uttarakhand

• Reason: Harela Festival — a traditional harvest and nature worship festival, especially celebrated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.

• Holiday Type: Regional (banks in other states remain open)

🌿 What is the Harela Festival?

Harela marks the beginning of the monsoon season and symbolizes prosperity, greenery, and the arrival of new crops. It involves sowing seeds of seven types of grains and using their fresh shoots (called "harela") as a token of blessings from elders.

📅 Upcoming Bank Holidays in July 2025:

Date	State(s)	Reason
16 July (Wed)	Uttarakhand	Harela Festival
17 July (Thu)	Meghalaya	Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh
19 July (Sat)	Tripura	Ker Puja
20 July (Sun)	Nationwide	Weekly Off
26 July (Sat)	Nationwide	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
27 July (Sun)	Nationwide	Weekly Off
28 July (Mon)	Sikkim	Drukpa Tshe-Zhi Festival

🏦 Will Banking Services Be Affected?

While physical branches will be closed in specified states on mentioned dates, digital services remain fully functional:

• ✅ Net Banking

• ✅ Mobile Banking

• ✅ UPI, IMPS, and other digital transactions

You can still transfer money, pay bills, and check balances online 24x7.

🔔 Tip for Customers:

Plan ahead for cash withdrawals, cheque deposits, and branch-related services, especially if you are in a region where banks will remain closed for more than one consecutive day.

For more details, always refer to the RBI official bank holiday list. Want a bank holiday calendar image or printable format? Just let me know!