Bank Holiday: Today, on Thursday, July 17, banks will remain open in most states of the country, but banks will remain closed in some places. Especially in Meghalaya, banking services will remain suspended today. The reason for this is that today is the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh in Meghalaya. Due to which banks are closed there today
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Bank Holiday: Today, on Thursday, July 17, banks will remain open in most states of the country, but banks will remain closed in some places. Especially in Meghalaya, banking services will remain suspended today. The reason for this is that today is the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh in Meghalaya. Due to which banks are closed there today.
Why will banks remain closed in Meghalaya?
U Tirot Singh’s death anniversary is being celebrated in Meghalaya today. Tirot Singh was a great freedom fighter of Khasi Hills. In the 19th century, he fought fiercely against the British and kept fighting to protect the motherland till the end. In this bravery and respect, the Meghalaya government recognizes this day as Remembrance Day. Therefore, all government and private banks will remain closed here today.
What is the situation in other states?
Today, on July 17, banks will remain closed only in Meghalaya, banks will remain open everywhere else. But there are going to be holidays in many states in the rest of July, so finish any important banking related work on time. Banking services will be normal in other parts of the country today i.e. on July 17. People can go to the branch and do their transactions and other work.
Other bank holidays in July
July 19 (Saturday) – Banks will remain closed in Tripura due to Ker Puja. This is a traditional puja, which is dedicated to the local deity Ker.
July 20 (Sunday) – All banks will remain closed due to weekly holiday across India.
July 26 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday of the month, all banks will remain closed on this day.
July 27 (Sunday) – Banks will not work across the country due to weekly holiday.
July 28 (Monday) – Banks will remain closed in Sikkim on the occasion of Drukpa Chhe-ji festival.
Online services will remain operational
If you do not need to go to the bank branch for any work, then there is no need to worry. Services like net banking, mobile banking, and UPI remain operational 24×7 even during holidays. You can transfer money, make bill payments, check account balance and do many other tasks online. If you have to deposit a cheque, make a draft, withdraw or deposit cash, then it would be better to complete these tasks before the holidays. Especially in those states where banks are going to remain closed for two or more consecutive days.
