If you have to go to the bank branch for some important work tomorrow, i.e. Thursday, July 9, then this news is for you. Banks will not remain closed across the country on this day; However, there is a particular state where there is a bank holiday. If you live in that state, it is important to know about this holiday before going to the bank.
Why will banks remain closed?
The festival of ‘Behdeinkhlam’ is celebrated on 9th July in Meghalaya. Every year banks remain closed on this occasion. It is a major religious and cultural festival of the Jaintia community, celebrated with great enthusiasm every year. Therefore, bank branches in the state will not function on that day.
Will banks remain closed across the country?
No, it is not so. Bank holiday on 9th July is only in Meghalaya. Banks in the rest of the country will open at their normal timings and operate normally. So, if you live outside Meghalaya, you do not have to worry about banking services.
Online banking will continue
Even if bank branches are closed in a particular state, customers will be able to continue availing online banking services. You can use facilities like UPI, Net Banking and ATM.
Why is it important to know about bank holidays?
If you go to the bank without prior information and there is a local holiday on that day, your important work may get halted. Therefore, it is better to check the bank’s holiday calendar before visiting the bank for check deposit, KYC update, locker access or other branch related work.