Are banks closed today for Rath Yatra and Harela? Check state-wise list
Several Indian states will observe bank holidays in mid-July for regional festivals like Ratha Yatra and Harela. While physical branches in affected states will be closed, digital banking services remain operational for customers.
Why it matters
Understanding regional holiday schedules is essential for individuals and businesses to manage financial transactions and avoid service disruptions.
July brings a series of bank holidays across India, with closure dates varying by state depending on regional festivals and other occasions. If you are planning to visit a bank branch on Thursday, July 16, it is worth checking the bank holiday calendar first. Banks will remain closed in several parts of the country to mark Ratha Yatra/Kang (Rathajatra) and the Harela festival.As per the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar, bank branches will remain shut in Odisha, Uttarakhand and Manipur. Banking operations will continue normally in most other parts of the country.Ratha Yatra or the chariot festival, is one of the major festivals, celebrated with deities being taken through the streets on large wooden chariots.
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