Banks across India will remain closed on multiple days in July 2026, including all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays, as per the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar. The closures affect both public and private sector banks nationwide.
Regular Weekly Holidays
All banks will be shut on July 5, 12, 19, and 26 (four Sundays) as well as on July 11 and 25 (second and fourth Saturday). These are standard weekly offs observed by all banking institutions.
State-Specific Holidays
In addition to weekly closures, several states have declared regional holidays for local festivals or observances. For example, banks in Maharashtra will be closed on July 6 for Guru Purnima, while in Karnataka, July 6 is also a holiday for the same festival. Jammu and Kashmir observes July 8 as a holiday for Urs of Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali. In Punjab and Haryana, July 17 is closed for Shaheedi Jor Mela. Other states have similar regional holidays.
According to the RBI notification, the complete state-wise list includes holidays for occasions such as Bonalu, Ratha Yatra, and Muharram, which may vary by state. Customers are advised to check with their local bank branch or the RBI website for exact dates in their region.
Impact on Banking Services
While bank branches will be closed, digital banking services such as online transfers, mobile banking, and ATMs will continue to operate normally. However, cheque clearances and other processing may be delayed on holidays. The holiday list is applicable to all scheduled commercial banks, including regional rural banks and cooperative banks.
