Bank Holiday on Sunday, July 7 for Muharram?

Aditya Srivastava July 06, 2025



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As we approach the weekend, many customers are asking:
Will banks remain closed on Sunday, July 7, 2025, for Muharram?

Let’s clear up the confusion 👇

🏦 Understanding RBI’s Bank Holiday Policy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) classifies bank holidays under three categories:

  • Negotiable Instruments Act Holidays

  • Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Holidays

  • Banks' Account Closing Days

Since many holidays are region-specific, bank closures often depend on state notifications and local customs.


🕌 Muharram on July 7, 2025 (Sunday)

  1. Muharram, an important Islamic day of mourning, falls on Sunday, July 7, 2025.

  2. As Sunday is already a regular weekly bank holiday, no separate or additional closure will occur for Muharram in most parts of India.

  3. Therefore, banks will observe their normal Sunday holiday, and will reopen on Monday, July 8, 2025, as usual.


✅ Conclusion: Yes, banks will be closed on July 7, but only because it's a Sunday — not as a special holiday for Muharram.


🔔 Note: Some states may observe restricted or regional holidays related to Muharram. It’s always wise to confirm with your local bank branch or visit their official website.


📌 Complete List of Bank Holidays in July 2025 (State-Wise)

Here’s a list of notable bank holidays this month across different Indian states:

  1. 🗓️ July 3 (Thursday) – Kharchi Puja in Agartala

  2. 🗓️ July 5 (Saturday) – Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday in Jammu & Srinagar

  3. 🗓️ July 7 (Sunday) – Muharram (also a weekly closure)

  4. 🗓️ July 14 (Monday) – Beh Deinkhlam in Shillong

  5. 🗓️ July 16 (Wednesday) – Harela in Dehradun

  6. 🗓️ July 17 (Thursday) – Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing in Shillong

  7. 🗓️ July 19 (Friday) – Ker Puja in Agartala

  8. 🗓️ July 28 (Monday) – Drukpa Tshe-zi in Gangtok

📆 Routine Closures (Weekends) in July 2025

All banks across India will also remain closed on:

  • Sundays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27

  • Second Saturday: July 12

  • Fourth Saturday: July 26

🧠 Pro Tip

💡 Plan your banking tasks around these dates to avoid last-minute hassles, especially if you're expecting service delays or need in-person assistance.

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