As Monday, July 14, 2025, marks the first Sawan Somwar of the month, a lot of people are curious whether banks will remain closed across India due to the religious significance of the day. However, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will not be closed nationwide, but there is indeed a state-specific holiday.

Let’s clear the confusion and break down the actual reason behind the bank closure on Monday.

🏦 Where Will Banks Be Closed on 14 July?

Banks will remain closed in the state of Meghalaya on Monday, 14 July 2025, due to the Behdienkhlam festival. This holiday is not connected to the beginning of the Sawan month or the religious observances like fasting on Mondays during Sawan. All other states in India will have regular bank working hours on that day.

🪔 Why Is Behdienkhlam a Bank Holiday?

Behdienkhlam is a traditional and religious festival celebrated by the Jaintia community in Meghalaya. It holds significant cultural value as it is believed to ward off evil and diseases. During this time, elaborate rituals and processions are held, and it is observed with great devotion in the region.

📅 Other State-Specific Bank Holidays in July 2025

Here’s a quick look at the regional bank holidays across India for the rest of July:

• 14 July (Monday) – Meghalaya: Behdienkhlam Festival

• 16 July (Wednesday) – Uttarakhand: Harela Festival

• 17 July (Thursday) – Meghalaya: Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh

• 19 July (Saturday) – Tripura: Ker Puja

• 28 July (Monday) – Sikkim: Drukpa Tse-zi Festival

These holidays are specific to the states mentioned and are not pan-India bank closures.

📌 RBI’s July 2025 Public Holiday List (Selected Cities)

Note: These are region-specific holidays and banks in other cities or states will operate normally unless otherwise notified.

🗓️ Weekend Bank Closures (Applicable Nationwide)

All banks across India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays and every Sunday. Here’s the weekend closure list for July 2025:

• 12 July (Saturday) – Second Saturday

• 13 July (Sunday)

• 20 July (Sunday)

• 26 July (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday

• 27 July (Sunday)

🔍 How to Check Your City’s Bank Holiday

To avoid inconvenience, customers are advised to check their city-specific bank branch holiday schedule on the official RBI website or their bank’s local branch portal. Digital banking services like internet banking, UPI, and mobile banking will remain fully functional on holidays.

✅ Key Takeaways:

• Banks will be closed only in Meghalaya on Monday, 14 July 2025, for Behdienkhlam.

• The Sawan Somwar observance is not a reason for bank closure across India.

• Digital banking services remain unaffected during all holidays.

• Plan important banking tasks in advance, especially for regional holidays.