Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on July 19, 2025?

With a busy work schedule, many individuals push their bank related work to Saturday to visit the branch and finish transactions. However, it is always confusing to know if this Saturday is a working day or closed. This confusion arises because, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) guidelines, banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

Bank holidays in India vary from one region to another. They differ from one state to the next and are often influenced by local festivities, religious events, and regional festivals.

Are banks open or closed today on July 19, 2025?

As July 19, 2025 is the third Saturday of the month, banks are open in all states except in Tripura.

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Ker Puja in Tripura
Ker puja is a festival held in Tripura, India. Performance of the puja, which is typically held in August, benefits the people and the state. The celebration occurs two weeks after the Kharchi Puja to honor Ker, the guardian deity of Vastu Devata.

Upcoming bank holidays in July 2025
Bank holiday on July 28, 2025
Banks will be closed in Sikkim on the occasion of Drukpa Tshe-zi on July 19, 2025.

Digital banking

Even while net banking and mobile apps have simplified most banking activities such as fund transfers, checking account balances, bill payments, and even loan applications, there are still a few critical services that require a real bank visit. However, transactions such as some KYC updates, cash withdrawals or deposits of higher amounts, locker access, dispute resolution for unsuccessful transactions, and joint account and account closure problems will need a branch visit.

Bank holidays in July 2025: State wise list

Source- RBI