Bank holiday: Are banks open or closed on July 7, 2025 for Muharram?

If you are planning to visit your bank on Monday, July 7, 2025, you might want to double-check your schedule. Muharram, a significant religious observance, also falls on the same date or the day after on July 8, 2025 raises questions about whether banks will remain closed on Monday.

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.

Muharram may fall on July 6, 2025 or July 7, 2025

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, marks an important occasion for the Muslim community. The exact date of observance depends on the sighting of the moon, and as of now, Muharram is expected to be observed either on Sunday, July 6, 2025 or Monday, July 7, 2025. Once confirmed, Muharram will be a public holiday across the country, with widespread closures in effect.

Bank holidays in July 2025

In July this year, banks will be closed on occasions such as Kharchi Puja, Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday, Beh Deinkhlam, Harela, Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh, Ker Puja, Drukpa Tshe-zi depending on the state.

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Upcoming bank holidays in July 2025

Bank holiday on July 14, 2025

Banks will be closed in Meghalaya on the occasion of Beh Deinkhlam on July 14, 2025.

Bank holiday on July 16, 2025
Banks will be closed in Uttarakhand on the occasion of Harela on July 16, 2025.

Bank holiday on July 17, 2025
Banks will be closed in Meghalaya to commemorate the death anniversary of U Tirot on July 17, 2025.

Bank holiday on July 19, 2025
Banks will be closed in Tripura on the occasion of Ker Puja on July 19, 2025.

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

Bank holidays in July 2025: State wise list