Bank Holiday Alert: Will Banks Remain Closed Today, July 26? Check RBI's Official Holiday List

📅 Planning a Bank Visit Today? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you were planning to visit your bank on Saturday, July 26, 2025, pause for a moment—banks across India will remain closed today as it marks the fourth Saturday of the month, which is a scheduled off for most public and private sector banks.

According to the RBI’s Bank Holiday calendar, this closure is part of a regular schedule where banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays every month, along with Sundays.

🚫 Services That Will Be Unavailable Today

Since branches are closed, you won’t be able to access the following in-person services:

• Cash deposits or withdrawals at bank counters

• Passbook updates

• Cheque clearing

• Demand draft issuance

• Customer service at bank premises

If any of these services were on your to-do list, you’ll need to postpone them until the next working day.

💻 Online Services Will Remain Fully Functional

Despite the branch closures, digital banking services will remain operational 24x7. Customers can continue to perform financial transactions through:

• Net banking

• Mobile banking apps

• ATM withdrawals

• UPI platforms

• Digital wallets and third-party apps

So, activities like fund transfers, balance inquiries, bill payments, and even investment transactions can be done without interruption.

📌 Upcoming Bank Holidays You Should Know

Here’s a quick look at bank closures for the remainder of July 2025:

• July 26 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday – Banks closed nationwide

• July 27 (Sunday): Weekly holiday – Banks closed across the country

• July 28 (Monday): Banks will be closed in Sikkim due to the Drukpa Tse-zi festival

📍 Note: If you're in Sikkim or planning banking activities there, banks will remain closed for three consecutive days—Saturday through Monday.

🗓️ RBI Bank Holiday Calendar – July 2025 Highlights Date Reason Applicable States

July 3	Kharchi Puja	Agartala
July 5	Guru Hargobind Jayanti	Jammu, Srinagar
July 14	Behdienkhlam Festival	Shillong
July 16	Harela Festival	Dehradun
July 17	Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing	Shillong
July 19	Ker Puja	Agartala
July 28	Drukpa Tse-zi	Gangtok (Sikkim)

This list is curated based on the RBI's official regional holiday declarations, and may vary by state depending on local festivals and observances.

✅ Plan Ahead to Avoid Inconvenience

If you need to deposit a cheque, withdraw large amounts of cash, or handle official paperwork, it's advisable to complete these tasks before bank holidays—especially in regions expecting back-to-back closures.

For smoother banking, consider shifting more activities to digital platforms. Most banks offer 24x7 support through apps, customer care numbers, and chatbot assistants.

⚠️ Important Reminder

Bank holidays do not impact digital banking services, so if you’re comfortable transacting online, your routine won't be affected. However, some tasks like cheque processing may be delayed until branches reopen.