Indian banks across various states will remain closed for up to 12 days in June 2025, owing to a combination of national holidays, regional festivals, and standard weekend closures. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official list of holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, which vary from state to state depending on local celebrations.
The closures include:
🗓️ Festival & Regional Holidays:
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June 6–7 (Friday–Saturday):
Bakrid/Eid-ul-Adha – One of the most important Islamic festivals, widely observed across the country. Banks will be closed in most major states including Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. -
June 11 (Wednesday):
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti / Saga Dawa – A spiritual holiday observed in Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim, marking the birth anniversary of Sant Kabir and a significant Buddhist festival. -
June 27 (Friday):
Ratha Yatra / Kang – Odisha, Manipur, and a few eastern regions will observe a holiday for Ratha Yatra, a major chariot festival in Hindu tradition. -
June 30 (Monday):
Remna Ni – A state holiday in Mizoram commemorating the signing of the Mizo Peace Accord.
📆 Weekend Closures:
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All banks across India will remain closed on:
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June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Sundays
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June 8 & 22 – Second and Fourth Saturdays
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💳 What Remains Open:
Though physical bank branches will remain closed on these days, customers can continue to use:
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ATMs
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Internet banking
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Mobile banking
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UPI services
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Automated customer support lines
However, services like cheque clearance, in-person transactions, demand drafts, and safe deposit locker access will not be available during these closures. Customers are advised to plan visits to the bank in advance and avoid delays in urgent banking needs.
📌 Summary:
| Date | Holiday/Event | Region(s) Affected |
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| June 6-7 | Eid-ul-Adha / Bakrid | Pan India (varies by state) |
| June 11 | Kabir Jayanti / Saga Dawa | Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh |
| June 27 | Ratha Yatra / Kang | Odisha, Manipur |
| June 30 | Remna Ni | Mizoram |
| Weekends | Sundays, 2nd & 4th Saturdays | All states |