Bank Holiday on July 13, 2026: If you need to complete any urgent bank-related work on the very first day of next week—Monday, July 13—then this news is for you. People often visit the bank without checking for holidays and face inconvenience upon finding the premises closed.
According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) official holiday list, banks will remain closed in select states across the country on July 13. However, this holiday will not apply nationwide. Let us find out which states will see bank closures on Monday and where operations will continue as usual.
Where will banks remain closed on July 13?
On July 13, both public and private sector banks will observe a holiday in certain states due to specific local festivals and historical observances:
Bhanu Jayanti: Banks in Sikkim will observe an official holiday on July 13 to mark the birth anniversary of Bhanubhakta Acharya, the great poet of the Nepali language.
Martyrs' Day: Additionally, banks in the Jammu & Kashmir region may remain closed on this day due to a local holiday.
Note: Except for Sikkim and Jammu & Kashmir, banks will remain fully operational—with business continuing as usual—in all other states across the country, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, on Monday, July 13.
Internet Banking and ATMs to Remain Operational
Although bank branches in these select states will be closed on Monday, digital banking services will remain unaffected. Customers can utilize the following online channels for their financial needs:
Net banking and mobile banking services will remain operational 24/7.
Money transfers via UPI platforms—such as Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm—will continue as usual.
ATM services for cash withdrawals will remain fully functional.
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