Banks will be closed for 12 days in July, here's the full state-wise list
Banks will be closed for 12 days in July, here's the full state-wise list
Banks nationwide will be closed for 12 days in July due to regional holidays and weekends. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has shared the full list of bank holidays for the year. According to this list, banks will be closed for 12 days this month, including the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays.
Banks are open on the first and third Saturdays but close on the second and fourth Saturdays. Despite these closures, online banking services will still be available, so customers can use bank websites, mobile apps, or ATMs for urgent needs. Customers should carefully plan their visits to bank branches, keeping these non-working days in mind.
All-India Holidays:
- July 3(Wednesday): Negotiable Instruments Act Holiday
- July 6(Saturday): Second Saturday
- July 8(Monday): Gurpurab (Birthday of Guru Hargobind Sahib)
- July 9(Tuesday): Eid-e-Milad (Prophet Muhammad's Birthday)
- July 16(Tuesday): Ratha Yatra (Car Festival of Puri)
- July 17(Wednesday): Muharram and U Tirot Sing Day
Please note: These holidays are mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and apply across the country.
In addition to the all-India holidays, certain states may observe additional holidays in July. For further information, please visit the Reserve Bank of India website.
Weekly Holidays:
- All Sundays: Banks are typically closed on Sundays throughout the year.
- Second and Fourth Saturdays: Most banks in India follow a pattern of closing on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. However, there might be exceptions in December and January due to the holiday season rush.
The RBI has set bank holidays as follows: holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act; holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act and Real-Time Gross Settlement; and holidays for banks to close their accounts.
Most banking tasks, including financial and non-financial transactions, can be done using net banking, mobile banking, or WhatsApp banking. Make sure you are registered for these services to access banking on the go.
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