Why banks are closed in some states today
Synopsis Bank holiday today: Banks will be closed today, July 16, 2026, in few states today. These closures are to observe the Jagannath Rath Yatra
Synopsis Bank holiday today: Banks will be closed today, July 16, 2026, in few states today. These closures are to observe the Jagannath Rath Yatra and the Harela festival. The Rath Yatra involves parading deities on large wooden chariots through city streets. Harela is a festival celebrating the monsoon and the agricultural sowing season.
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