Harela Bank Holidays 2025: Public-sector banks (PSBs) and private banking institutions will be closed today, on Monday, July 16, on account of Harela, 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 the festival of Harela?
“Harela” comes from the Kumaoni word “Hariyala,” which means “Day of Green.”
Harela is an auspicious Hindu festival celebrated in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand and some regions of Himachal Pradesh. It is a festival of peace, prosperity, and greenery, as people pray for bountiful harvests and prosperity from the divine, aligning with the ceremonial observance of the wedding of Shiva and Parvati.
