Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Friday, June 27 for Rath Yatra? Check region-wise list here

Bank holiday today: On Friday, June 27, 2025, banks will be closed in some states to mark Rath Yatra and Kang, according to the state-wise holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The banks in the rest of the country will remain open on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Bank holiday on June 27: Region-wise list

Banks will be closed in Bhubaneswar and Imphal on Friday for Rath Yatra and Kang respectively, as per the RBI calendar. Notably, banks in these regions will be closed for three consecutive days, as June 28, 2025, is the fourth Saturday of the month and June 29, 2025, is a Sunday. Banks across the country are typically closed on the fourth Saturday and all Sundays, according to the RBI.

Rath Yatra 2025

Rath Yatra is a Hindu Chariot festival, mainly linked to Lord Jagannath, a form of Vishnu. It involves a grand procession during which deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are carried on intricately decorated wooden chariots. The most renowned Rath Yatra is celebrated in Puri, Odisha, at the Jagannath Temple, drawing millions of devotees.

Kang festival 2025

The Kang festival, also called the Ratha Yatra of Manipur, is a ten-day Hindu celebration observed by the Meitei community in Manipur, mainly in July.

When are banks closed?

Banks are typically closed in various parts of the country to mark national, religious and regional observances. Additionally, banks are closed during the weekends except the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month.

Next bank holiday

Apart from weekends, the next bank holiday is June 30, 2025. On this day, banks in Aizawl will be closed for Remna Ni, a public holiday in the state of Mizoram commemorating the signing of the Mizoram Peace Accord in 1986.

Will you be able to access online banking services on a bank holiday?

Notably, online banking services will be available across the country to ensure seamless access to banking services, even on bank holidays. Services such as fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer forms, demand draft request forms, and chequebook forms. Credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards can be obtained through card services, while account maintenance forms, setting up standing instructions, and locker applications are also available.