Bank Holiday on 11 July 2026: If you have any urgent bank-related work today, 11 July 2026, make sure to check whether banks in your city are open or closed before leaving home. Often, people visit the bank to deposit cheques, update passbooks, withdraw cash, or attend to other essential tasks, only to discover upon arrival that it is a holiday. There is frequently uncertainty regarding Saturday bank holidays—specifically, whether banks are open or not. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the RBI holiday list before heading to the bank.
Are banks open or closed today, 11 July?
Today, 11 July 2026, is the second Saturday of the month. According to the RBI bank holiday calendar, all public and private sector banks across the country will remain closed due to it being the second Saturday. This means there will be no banking operations at branches of any bank—including SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Punjab National Bank—today. Consequently, if you have a task that requires a visit to a bank branch, it cannot be completed today. Under Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rules, all public and private sector banks in the country remain closed on every Sunday, as well as on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Additionally, banks observe holidays for local festivals and special occasions in various states; hence, bank holiday schedules differ from city to city.
When will banks remain closed in July?
According to the RBI calendar, banks will remain closed for a total of 12 days in July 2026. This includes national and local holidays, as well as the second Saturday, fourth Saturday, and all Sundays.
Banks are closed nationwide today, 11 July, due to the second Saturday.
All banks will remain closed on 12 July as it is a Sunday.
Banks will remain closed on 16 July for Rath Yatra in Bhubaneswar, Harela in Dehradun, and Kang (Rath Yatra) in Imphal.
Banks will remain closed on 17 July in Shillong to observe the death anniversary of U Tirot Sing. Banks in Gangtok will remain closed on July 18 on the occasion of Drukpa Tshe-ji.
Banks in Agartala will remain closed on July 22 due to Kharchi Puja.
Banks across the country will remain closed on July 25 (the fourth Saturday of the month) and July 26 (Sunday).
Will your essential tasks be stalled if banks are closed?
There is no need to panic if a bank branch is closed today. Only branch-specific tasks—such as cheque clearance, passbook updates, cash counter transactions, and other in-branch activities—will be unavailable. Most other banking services will continue to operate as usual.
These services will remain operational even when banks are closed
Online banking, mobile banking, and internet banking services will remain available 24/7. You can transfer money via UPI using platforms like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, or your bank’s mobile app. If needed, you can also withdraw cash from any nearby ATM. Online fund transfer services like NEFT and RTGS can also be utilized. Many tasks related to debit cards, credit cards, and ATM cards can be managed online.
Additionally, various account-related requests and other digital banking facilities will remain available. However, services may occasionally be temporarily affected due to scheduled maintenance, about which banks usually provide prior notification.
Check for holidays before visiting the bank
If you need to visit a bank branch for urgent work, make sure to check the RBI’s bank holiday list or verify holiday details with your branch before leaving home. This will save you time and spare you the hassle of unnecessary trips.
