When will banks remain closed between July 13 and 19? Check the holiday list before heading out.
Are you planning to visit the bank this week? Here are the details regarding when banks in India will remain closed between July 13 and July 19, 2026. Consult this list to ensure you complete your important tasks on time.
If you plan to visit the bank this week for cash deposits, cheque clearing, KYC updates, demand drafts, or other banking activities, be sure to check the bank holiday list first. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will remain closed for a total of four days across various states between July 13 and July 19, 2026.
However, holidays vary by state; many are observed due to local festivals or regional events. Therefore, please check the holiday schedule for your specific city before visiting the bank.
When will banks remain closed between July 13 and 19, 2026?
| Date | Day | Reason | Affected State(s) |
| July 16 | Thursday | Harela Festival | Uttarakhand |
| July 16 | Thursday | Rath Yatra | Odisha |
| July 16 | Thursday | Local Holiday | Manipur |
| July 17 | Friday | U Tirot Sing Death Anniversary | Meghalaya |
| July 18 | Saturday | Drukpa Tshe-zi | Sikkim |
| July 19 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | Pan-India |
Note: The holiday on July 16 is not applicable to all states; it applies only to bank branches in the respective states mentioned.
Banks will remain open early in the week.
If you have any urgent banking tasks, it is best to complete them early in the week.
Banks will operate normally in most states across the country on these days:
- July 13: Monday
- July 14: Tuesday
- July 15: Wednesday
On these days, you can easily carry out tasks such as:
Cash deposits or withdrawals.
- Cheque deposits.
- KYC updates.
- Demand drafts.
- Passbook updates.
Locker-related activities. How many days will banks remain closed in July 2026?
According to the RBI bank holiday calendar, banks will remain closed for a total of 12 days in July 2026, including national, regional, religious, and weekly holidays.
These include:
- July 5: Sunday
- July 11: Second Saturday
- July 12: Sunday
- July 19: Sunday
- July 25: Fourth Saturday
- July 26: Sunday
Additionally, banks will remain closed in various states based on local festivals.
Will online banking services remain operational?
Yes. Despite bank branches being closed, most digital banking services will remain available as usual.
You can use the following services:
- UPI
- IMPS
- NEFT
- RTGS (subject to scheduled timings)
- Internet banking
- Mobile banking
- ATM cash withdrawals
- Balance checks
- Fund transfers
However, services such as cheque clearing, demand drafts, KYC updates, cash deposits, and other branch-related tasks will not be processed on holidays.
Things to keep in mind before visiting the bank:
- Check the bank holiday list for your specific state.
- If possible, complete essential tasks on July 13, 14, or 15.
- Utilize digital banking services.
- Plan ahead for large transactions or branch-based services before the holidays.
Who will be most affected?
The bank holidays this week may primarily impact:
- Traders/Business owners
- Customers dealing in cash transactions
- Those depositing cheques
- Customers updating their KYC
- Those obtaining demand drafts or bank certificates

