Banks across India have a few holidays scheduled over the next weeks owing to the occasions of Remna Ni, Kharchi Puja, Guru Hargobind’s birthday. Banks will be shut mainly in Jammu, Mizoram, Srinagar and Tripura. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s official notification, banks have as many as seven listed holidays in July this year. Other than these, the regular second and fourth Saturday, and all Sunday offs will be in place.
The central bank and state governments prepare a list of holidays considering all national and local festivities, cultural celebrations and operational requirements. The list is released on the RBI’s official website while the banks and other financial institutions are also notified. The annual holiday calendar is created under provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Below Are The Bank Holidays This Week: From June 30 To July 6
June 30 (Monday) — Remna Ni — Banks closed in Mizoram.
July 3 (Thursday) — Kharchi Puja — Banks will be closed in Agartala to celebrate Kharchi Puja, a Hindu festival in Tripura dedicated to fourteen deities called Chaturdasha Devata.
July 5 (Saturday) — Guru Hargobind’s Birthday — Banks will be closed in Jammu and Srinagar to mark Guru Hargobind’s Birthday, the sixth of the ten Sikh Gurus.
July 6 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India.
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July 12 (Saturday) — Bank closed pan-India for second Saturday.
July 13 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India.
July 14 (Monday) — Behdienkhlam — Banks will be closed in Shillong for Beh Deinkhlam, a festival celebrated by the Jaintia tribe in Meghalaya.
July 16 (Wednesday) — Harela — Banks in Dehradun will be closed for Harela, a festival celebrated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and some parts of Himachal Pradesh.
July 17 (Thursday) — Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh — Banks will remain shut in Shillong, marking the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh, one of the chiefs of the Khasi people.
July 19 (Saturday) — Ker Puja — Banks in Agartala will be closed for Ker Puja, a festival celebrated in Tripura. It is dedicated to Ker, the region’s guardian deity, who protects from calamities and external threats.
July 26 (Saturday) — Banks closed pan-India for fourth Saturday.
July 27 (Sunday) — Banks closed pan-India.
July 28 (Monday) — Drukpa Tshe-zi — Banks in Gangtok will be closed for Drukpa Tshe-zi, a Buddhist festival that falls on the fourth day of the sixth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. This day marks Lord Buddha’s first sermon.
What To Do During Emergencies On Bank Holidays
Even on bank holidays, customers can avail online or mobile banking services unless there’s any technical glitch informed by the authorities. Cash withdrawals can also be made at ATMs, through apps or via UPI.
It is to be noted that holidays may differ across states as per regional and local requirements. Therefore, it is always safer to check with your local bank branch for their holiday schedule in advance. This will help you prepare in case of emergencies or long weekends.