Banks remain closed for multiple days in late June and parts of July 2026

As July 2026 approaches, bank customers planning branch visits are advised to check the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar in advance. Apart from weekly weekend closures, banks in several states will remain shut on different dates due to regional festivals, cultural events, and commemorative observances. Since bank holidays are not uniform across India, customers are encouraged to verify local branch schedules before planning important financial transactions.According to the RBI calendar, bank holidays in July 2026 are spread across multiple states.On July 6, banks will remain closed in Mizoram on the occasion of Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP) Day, which is associated with the state’s largest women’s welfare organisation.On July 9, 2026, banks in Meghalaya will remain closed for Beh Deinkhlam, an important cultural and religious festival celebrated by the Pnar (Jaintia) community.On July 16, banks will be closed in Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Manipur due to celebrations of Ratha Yatra and Kang (Rathajatra), along with Harela festival observances in Uttarakhand.On July 17, banks in Meghalaya will observe a holiday to mark the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh, a prominent historical figure in the state’s history.Stock Market Holiday On June 26, Muharram Closure Gives Investors 3-Day Break From NSE-BSE Trading On July 18, banks in Sikkim will remain closed for Drukpa Tshe-zi, a Buddhist festival commemorating Lord Buddha’s first sermon at Deer Park in Sarnath.On July 22, banks in Tripura will be closed for Kharchi Puja, a major festival in Agartala that involves worship of the 14 ancestral deities known as Chaturdasha Devata.These state-specific holidays highlight India’s diverse cultural and religious calendar, where banking operations are affected regionally rather than nationwide.Customers are therefore advised to plan visits to bank branches carefully, especially for services that require physical presence such as cheque clearance, cash deposits, or documentation-related work, as digital banking services may not fully replace branch-dependent transactions.

As per RBI holiday calendar, major banks across India will remain closed for twelve days including six weekend holidays.

Planning a bank visit this week? Be aware that several states will observe holidays starting June 28, leading to branch closures on June 29 and June 30 in Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram respectively. While digital services remain accessible, branch-specific transactions will be unavailable. Always check your local bank's holiday schedule before heading out to avoid inconvenience.

According to the RBI holiday calendar, both public and private sector banks will remain closed for three days in major cities during the week of June 22 to June 28, 2026.

Planning a bank visit next week? Banks will remain closed for three consecutive days from June 22 to 28 in several states. Check the state-wise holiday list here.

Planning a bank visit next week? Banks will remain closed for three consecutive days from June 22 to 28 in several states. Check the state-wise holiday list here.