In July 2024, banks in India will observe a total of 12 holidays, as per the bank holiday calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). These holidays include regional holidays, state-specific holidays, and the usual second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays. Despite these closures, customers can still access banking services via net banking, ATMs, mobile applications, and bank websites.
In June 2024, banks were closed for 10 days due to holidays like Bakrid, Maharana Pratap Jayanti, and the regular weekend breaks. The RBI issues an official list of bank holidays each month, and it is advisable for customers to check this list to avoid unnecessary trips to the bank. The RBI classifies holidays into three categories: Real-Time Gross Settlement Holiday, Banks’ Closing of Accounts Holiday, and Holidays Under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Complete List of Bank Holidays in July 2024
- Wednesday, 3 July 2024: Beh Dienkhlam (Meghalaya)
- Saturday, 6 July 2024: MHIP Day (Mizoram)
- Sunday, 7 July 2024: Weekend (All States)
- Monday, 8 July 2024: Kang (Rathajatra) (Manipur)
- Tuesday, 9 July 2024: Drukpa Tshe-zi (Sikkim)
- Saturday, 13 July 2024: Second Saturday of the month (All States)
- Sunday, 14 July 2024: Weekend (All States)
- Tuesday, 16 July 2024: Harela (Uttarakhand)
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024: Muharram/Ashoora/U Tirot Sing Day (Observed in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura)
- Sunday, 21 July 2024: Weekend (All States)
- Saturday, 27 July 2024: Fourth Saturday of the month (All States)
- Sunday, 28 July 2024: Weekend (All States)
Customers should plan their bank visits accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
