Bank Holidays in July 2026 — Complete State-wise List
July 2026 has fewer bank holidays compared to May and June, with most closures concentrated in North-East India and certain states. The notable events are Rath Yatra on Thursday, 16 July 2026 (Odisha and Manipur) and the long weekend of 17-19 July for Meghalaya. This page lists all bank holidays in July 2026 by date and state.
Bank Holidays in July 2026 — Overview
July 2026 is a lean month for pan-India bank holidays — no national holiday falls in July. Most July holidays are state-specific or regional. States in North-East India — Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Odisha, Tripura, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand — account for most July bank holidays. Banks in all other states follow normal business days through July (barring Sundays and 2nd/4th Saturdays).
Key Bank Holidays in July 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States Observing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 2026 | Monday | MHIP Day | Mizoram |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Behdingkhlam | Meghalaya |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Rath Yatra | Odisha, Manipur |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Harela | Uttarakhand |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Friday | Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing | Meghalaya |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Kharchi Puja | Tripura |
Long Weekends in July 2026
Long Weekend — 17 to 19 July 2026 (with leave)
Friday 17 July is a bank holiday in Meghalaya (Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing). Sunday 19 July is the weekly holiday. However, Saturday 18 July is the 3rd Saturday — a working day for banks. Take leave on Saturday 18 July to stitch a 3-day break (Fri 17 + Sat 18 + Sun 19). This applies only in Meghalaya.
In Odisha and Manipur, Rath Yatra on Thursday, 16 July means that employees who take leave on Friday 17 July get a 4-day break (Thu 16 + Fri 17 + Sat 18 + Sun 19).
For most other Indian states — including Maharashtra, Delhi, UP, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and West Bengal — July 2026 has no declared bank holiday other than Sundays and 2nd/4th Saturdays. Banks in these states remain open on all weekdays through the month.
July 2026 Bank Holidays — State-wise Links
Check your state’s complete July 2026 holiday list:
Odisha | Manipur | Meghalaya | Mizoram | Uttarakhand | Tripura | All States
Frequently Asked Questions — July 2026 Bank Holidays
Are there any bank holidays in July 2026 across all states?
No. July 2026 has no national bank holiday that applies to all states. All July holidays are state-specific or regional. Banks in most major states u2014 Maharashtra, Delhi, UP, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and West Bengal u2014 are open on all weekdays in July 2026 (except 2nd/4th Saturdays and Sundays).
Is there a long weekend in July 2026?
A holiday on Friday 17 July (Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing) exists in Meghalaya. Saturday 18 July is the 3rd Saturday — a working day for banks. Taking leave on Saturday 18 July creates a 3-day break (Fri 17 + Sat 18 leave + Sun 19) in Meghalaya. For Odisha and Manipur, Rath Yatra on Thursday 16 July combined with leave on Friday 17 July gives 2 consecutive days off. No nationwide long weekend falls in July 2026.
Is Rath Yatra 2026 a bank holiday?
Yes, Rath Yatra on Thursday, 16 July 2026 is a bank holiday in Odisha and Manipur. Additionally, Uttarakhand observes Harela on the same date. Rath Yatra is not a gazetted national holiday, so banks in other states remain open on that day.