Bank Holiday July 2026: Banks to remain closed for 12 days in July; check your state's holiday list..

If you have any important bank-related work next month, this information will be very useful to you. Banks across the country will remain closed for a total of 12 days on various dates in July. These holidays include weekly offs as well as local festivals and special occasions specific to different states. Therefore, if you plan to visit the bank next month to complete any important tasks, it is advisable to do so well in advance or check the holiday list before heading out. You wouldn't want to arrive at the branch only to find it closed and have to return empty-handed.

It is important to note that the Reserve Bank (RBI) holiday calendar is not uniform across the entire country. While some holidays are observed nationwide, others are restricted to local festivals in specific states. For instance, banks in Odisha will remain closed on July 16 due to Rath Yatra, whereas banks in Uttar Pradesh or Maharashtra will remain open.

July 2026 Holiday List

In July, banks across the country will observe a total of six regular holidays due to four Sundays and two Saturdays. Additionally, banking operations will be suspended for another six days due to Muharram, Rath Yatra, and various local festivals.

July 5: Sunday (Weekly off)
July 6: Banks will remain closed in several states on the occasion of Muharram (Ashura).
July 9: Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya on the occasion of Behdienkhlam.
July 11: Second Saturday (Banks closed in all states)
July 12: Sunday (Weekly off)
July 16: Banks will remain closed in Odisha and Manipur due to Rath Yatra.
July 17: Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya on the death anniversary of U Tirot Sing.
July 19: Sunday (Weekly off)
July 22: Bank branches will remain closed in Tripura due to Kharchi Puja. July 25: Fourth Saturday (Banks closed in all states)
July 26: Sunday (Weekly holiday)
Online services will remain operational

Even during the holidays, all digital services—such as net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs—will remain operational 24/7, just as usual. If you need to deposit cash, clear a cheque, get a Demand Draft (DD) issued, or complete loan-related paperwork at the bank, please finish these tasks before the holidays, as these activities require a visit to the bank branch.

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