Bank Holidays July 2021: Banks to remain shut for 5 days straight from July 17

Banks in some states will be closed for five days starting today (July 17) due to regional or national festivals, including a Sunday off. 

New Delhi: If you have any bank-related work pending and you’re planning to step out to the bank, then you may need to wait for at least five days. Banks in some states will be closed for five days starting today (July 17) due to regional or national festivals and Sunday.  In total, employees of the banking sector in some states are enjoying up to 15 holidays in July, including a five-day break starting from July 17, according to the calendar shared by the Reserve Bank of India.  In Dehradun, bank employees also enjoyed an off on July 16 on the occasion of Harela Puja. Meanwhile, banks are closed again for U Tirot Singh Day and Kharchi Puja in Agartala and Shillong on July 17.