Indian banks closed Sunday plus Kharchi Puja holiday in Tripura this week; digital services unaffected. Next week has no state-specific closures for banks.
Indian banks will stay closed for up to three days this week, following the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar and a regional festival. Sunday July 19 is a standard weekly closure, affecting all public and private lenders including SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Punjab National Bank. On July 21, banks in Tripura will shut for Kharchi Puja, a major festival dedicated to ancestral deities and Mother Earth.
Despite branch closures, digital banking channels remain operational. Internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and ATMs will function normally, the RBI calendar notes. Customers can carry out essential online transactions without disruption.
RBI rules mandate that physical in-branch services close on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. The calendar also flags certain days under the Negotiable Instruments Act and bank account closing schedules, which may vary by state.
Looking to next week, no state-specific bank holidays are scheduled between July 26 and August 1. Regular branch hours resume from Monday, with public dealing starting at 10:00 AM and closing at 4:00 PM. Banking apps continue to offer round-the-clock access, though occasional scheduled maintenance may temporarily suspend services, with advance notice to customers.
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