Bank Holiday : Banks are going to remain closed on Thursday 17th July. All public and private sector banks will remain closed tomorrow.
Bank customers cannot go to the branch and get their work done. But customers should be informed that banks will remain closed only in one state. Otherwise, banks will remain open in all the states. Know here why banks will remain closed in which state of the country.
Will banks remain closed on Thursday, July 17?
Banks are going to remain closed tomorrow on Thursday, 17th July. Banks will remain closed only in Meghalaya. Otherwise, bank branches will remain open in all states. Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya due to the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh. U Tirot Singh was a great freedom fighter of Khasi Hills, who fought valiantly against the British in the 19th century. He fought the British to protect his motherland and stood firm for his self-respect and freedom till the end. This day is celebrated in his memory.
On which dates and where will the banks remain closed?
16 July (Wednesday)
Uttarakhand – Banks will remain closed on the occasion of Harela festival. This festival is especially celebrated in Kumaon and some areas of Himachal state.
July 17 (Thursday)
Meghalaya – Banks will remain closed on the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh. Tirot Singh was a freedom fighter.
19 July (Saturday)
Tripura – Banks will not open due to Ker Puja. This puja is dedicated to the local deity Ker.
20 July (Sunday)
It is a weekly holiday, so banks will remain closed across the country.
Rest of July holidays
26 July (Saturday)
Fourth Saturday of the month – Banks will remain closed across the country.
27 July (Sunday)
Weekly Holiday – Holiday in all banks.
July 28 (Monday)
Sikkim – Banks will remain closed on account of Drukpa Chhe-ji festival.
Online banking service will remain operational
If you have to do some work without going to the bank branch, then there is no need to panic. Even during the holidays, online services like net banking, mobile banking and UPI will remain operational 24×7. With this, you can easily do things like transferring money, paying bills, checking balance. If you have to do things like depositing a cheque, making a draft, withdrawing or depositing cash, then finish them before the holidays. Especially in those states where banks are going to remain closed for two or more consecutive days.
