By Admin 
Bank Holiday 18 July 2026: If you have to complete any important work related to the bank today, then first know that banks are not closed across the country on 18th July 2026 i.e. Saturday. Often there is a lot of confusion among people regarding bank holidays. According to the bank holiday list of the Reserve Bank of India, banks are going to remain closed in Sikkim today. From here you can know about its reason. Also you can know where banks are going to be closed and where they are going to remain open.
Where are the bank holidays today?
Today is Drukpa Tshe-ji festival in Sikkim and bank holiday has been declared on this occasion. Due to this, all government and private bank branches of the state will remain closed. However, banks will function normally in all other states of the country.
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Do banks open on third Saturday?
There is often confusion among people regarding the bank on Saturday. According to RBI rules, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, while banks remain open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays. Since today 18th July is the third Saturday of the month, banking services will continue as usual.
Online banking services will continue
Even if bank branches are closed in a state, UPI, mobile banking, internet banking and ATM services will remain available normally. Customers can avail money transfer, bill payment and other banking services through digital medium.
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Check leave before going to bank-
If you live in any other state, then before going to the bank, definitely check the local bank holiday list of your state.