Mumbai, July 12: Is July 12 a bank holiday? Are banks open or closed today (Saturday), July 12? If you're looking for answers to these questions, then you have come to the right place. Today, July 1,2 is a Saturday. As it is a Saturday, people are wondering if there is a bank holiday today. The question comes as the general perception is that banks remain shut for business on Saturdays. People are also curious to know if July 12, which falls on the second Saturday of July, is a bank holiday or not.

It is worth noting that there are 13 bank holidays in July 2025. These holidays include state-specific festivals, all Sundays and a few Saturdays. While people prefer to visit banks on Saturdays to complete pending bank work and financial transactions, it's essential to be aware of the list of bank holidays each month. So if the question of whether July 12 is a bank holiday and whether banks are open or closed today (Saturday) troubles you, then scroll below to know the truth. Stock Market Holidays in July 2025: Will Share Market Remain Open on 7 July for Muharram? NSE and BSE To Remain Closed for Trading for 8 Days, Check Full List Here.

Is July 12 a Bank Holiday? Know Whether Banks Will Remain Open or Closed Today

Banks will remain closed for business today, July 12 (Saturday), on account of the second Saturday of the month. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), all scheduled and non-scheduled banks nationwide will observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. This simply means, banks will stay shut today July 12 (Saturday) due to the day being second Saturday of July 2025. Although banks will remain closed for in-branch services, people need not worry. Wondey why?

That's because bank customers can opt for digital banking services, including online banking, UPI, and ATMs, which will be available 24/7. So the answer to the questions - "Is July 12 a bank holiday?" and "Are banks open or closed today (Saturday) July 12?" is that today is a bank holiday and banks will not remain open for business today. Of the 13 bank holidays in July 2025, three are already over, and two will be completed on July 12 (second Saturday) and July 13 (Sunday). RBI Bank Holiday List for July 2025: Banks To Remain Closed on These Days This Month, Check Region-Wise Bank Holiday.

The remaining bank holidays for the sixth month of the 25th year of the 21st century are on July 14, July 16, July 17, July 19, July 20, July 26, July 27 and July 28.

Fact check

Is July 12 Bank Holiday? Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on 2nd Saturday Falling on 12th July 2025? All You Need To Know
Claim :

There is a bank holiday today, July 12 (Saturday) and that banks will remain closed for business

Conclusion :

Banks will remain closed today, July 12 (Saturday) on account of second Saturday of the month. While it is a bank holiday, digital banking services will continue to remain operational

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