Bank Holiday: Banks will be closed tomorrow on Monday July 28
Bank Holiday: Banks will be closed tomorrow, Monday, July 28, 2025, but only in certain states for specific regional holidays. It’s not a pan-India bank holiday. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, July 28, 2025, has been marked as to celebrate Drukpa Tshe-zi in Sikkim.
If you have any urgent banking needs tomorrow, and you are not in Sikkim, you should be able to conduct your transactions as usual. However, it’s always a good practice to check with your specific bank’s website or local branch for their exact holiday schedule, especially if you reside near a state border or in a region with unique local festivals.
Sikkim: Banks in Sikkim will be closed on Monday, July 28, 2025, to celebrate Drukpa Tshe-zi. This is a significant Buddhist festival observing Buddha’s first preaching of the Four Noble Truths. This holiday contributes to a three-day bank holiday weekend in Sikkim, as July 26 (Saturday) was the Fourth Saturday (a nationwide bank holiday) and July 27 is a Sunday.
For the rest of India, banks are generally expected to be open on Monday, July 28, 2025.
Important points to remember:
Regional Holidays: Bank holidays in India are determined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and include national holidays, state-specific regional holidays, and designated Saturdays and Sundays.
RBI Guidelines: Banks are typically closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month nationwide.
Digital Banking: Even on bank holidays, digital banking services like online banking, mobile banking apps, ATMs, and UPI payments remain operational 24/7. Only physical bank branches will be closed for over-the-counter services.
