Banks in many states will remain closed for three consecutive days starting Friday, 27 June 2025 due to the festival of Rath Yatra followed by a weekend. In Odisha and Manipur, banks will be shut on Friday in observance of Rath Yatra. However, as the ocassion is not observed as a banking holiday in other states, banks in rest of the country will continue to function as usual. To avoid inconvenience due to the closure, customers in these states are advised to plan their banking activities in advance.This will be followed by the usual fourth Saturday closure on 28 June and the Sunday shutdown on 29 June, which will be followed across the country. The extended closure could lead to delays in cheque clearances, loan disbursements, and other in-branch banking services. Customers are urged to rely on digital banking platforms during this period and complete urgent transactions in advance. The Rath Yatra of Puri, known as one of the grandest Hindu chariot festivals in the country, takes place annually in the month of Ashadh (June–July). It marks the ceremonial journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, drawing massive gatherings and processions.Banks in Mizoram will also be closed on Monday, 30 June, in honour of Remna Ni or Peace Day.
