The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the calendar for the bank holiday dates for the month of July. As per the list of holidays for the month of July, all banks across India will remain closed for up to 15 days this month. Out of 15 days, 6 days are the usual weekend-offs and remaining 9 fall under the category of state-wise holidays, religious holidays and festivals.
Bank holidays are state-specific and will be applicable to festivals being observed in the state.
Here’s a list of holidays under the RBI’s bracket of ‘Holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act’.
1) 4 July 2021 – Sunday (Weekend off)
2) 10 July 2021 – Second Saturday (Weekend off)
3) 11 July 2021 – Sunday (Weekend off)
4) 12 July 2021 – Monday – Kang (Rathajatra) / Rath Yatra
5) 13 July 2021 – Tuesday – Bhanu Jayanti
6) 14 July 2021 – Wednesday – Drukpa Tshechi
7) 16 July 2021- Thursday – Harela Puja
8) 17 July 2021 – Saturday – U Tirot Sing Day / Kharchi Puja
9) 18 July 2021 – Sunday (Weekend off)
10) 19 July 2021 – Monday – Guru Rimpoche’s Thungkar Tshechu
11) 20 July 2021 – Tuesday – Bakri eid
12) 21 July 2021 – Wednesday – Eid al Adha
13) 24 July 2021 – 4th Saturday (Weekend off)
14) 25 July 2021 – Sunday (Weekend off)
15) 31 July 2021- Saturday – Ker Puja