Behdeinkhlam Bank Holiday in India 2025: Public-sector banks (PSBs) and private banking institutions will be closed today, on Monday, July 14, on account of Beh Deinkhlam, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 2025 holiday calendar.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sets bank holidays in India, following the Negotiable Instruments Act, which includes RTGS holidays, regional and national holidays, alongside the standard weekly days off, which are the second Saturday and Sunday of each month.
What is Behdeinkhlam?
The festival is celebrated by the Pnar people of Meghalaya. (Image: Wikipedia Commons)
Behdienkhlam is a significant cultural festival celebrated by the Pnar community in Meghalaya. It translates to “driving away the plague” or “chasing away the demon of cholera”; it is a festival that seeks to ward off evil spirits, diseases, misfortune, and invoke blessings for a good harvest and communal prosperity.
The festival is observed annually in July, coinciding with the monsoon season, following the sowing period, and in 2025, it’s being celebrated from July 11 to 14.
A city-wise list of where banks will be Open/Closed today, July 14:
Source: RBI Holiday Calendar List – 2025
Note: Banks only in Shillong have a bank holiday on July 14, 2025, for Beh Deinkhlam; all other cities remain open.
Banking services that will remain accessible:
It’s important to note that despite the physical closure of bank branches in Shillong, essential banking services will continue to be available through digital and self-service platforms:
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- Internet and mobile banking for fund transfers, balance enquiries, and bill payments
- NEFT and RTGS services (based on operational windows)
- ATM Withdrawals and Card Transactions
- Online requests for cheque books, demand drafts, and account-related services
Customers are encouraged to plan any in-branch visits around the holiday and make use of online options for uninterrupted banking.
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