If today, Monday, June 29, 2026, you have some important work related to the bank and you are thinking of going to the bank branch, then this information is important for you. Today, different rules are applicable regarding the functioning of banks in different parts of the country. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decides holidays according to the states, so in some areas banks will be completely open, while in some places the branches will remain closed. Therefore, before leaving home, it is important to find out whether banks are open or closed in your state.
According to the holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), today (June 29) banks are open in almost all major states including Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In these states, work related to cash deposit, withdrawal of money, check clearing and loan is being done as per regular schedule. However, there is one state where banking operations will remain closed today.
In which state banks are closed today and why?
Today, Monday, all private and government banks in Himachal Pradesh – like SBI, HDFC, PNB, Axis and Kotak Mahindra – are completely closed. Today has been declared a regional holiday in the state to celebrate Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti. This day is celebrated in honor of the famous 15th century poet, philosopher and social reformer Kabir Das. RBI has declared this day as a bank holiday for Himachal Pradesh under the ‘Negotiable Instruments Act’.
How many days will banks remain closed next week (29th June to 5th July)?
Talking about the next week, from June 29 to July 5, 2026, there will be no significant impact on banking operations in most parts of the country. Banks will remain closed only for one day this entire week.
Holiday on 5th July: Next week, banks will remain closed only on 5th July, as that day is a weekly holiday on Sunday. Banks across the country will function normally on all remaining working days. These digital services will continue to work even if banks are closed.
Himachal Pradesh customers – and customers in other states during the holidays – need not worry. Even if physical bank branches are closed, you can still do many banking tasks from home through digital means:
Withdraw cash from ATM and check balance
UPI payment using apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm and BHIM
Fund transfer through internet banking and mobile apps
Money transactions through NEFT, RTGS and IMPS
Fixed Deposit (FD) and account management through online platform
As per RBI guidelines, bank holidays vary from state to state depending on festivals and local events; Therefore, it is better to check the list of holidays before leaving home for any major transaction.