Death Anniversary of U Tirot Singh Bank Holiday 2025: Public-sector banks (PSBs) and private banks in India will be closed today, Thursday, July 17, on account of the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh, following 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 and regional and national holidays, alongside the standard weekly days off, which are the second Saturday and Sunday of each month.Who is U Tirot Singh?U Tirot Sing Syiem was a prominent 19th‑century freedom fighter of India and chief (Syiem) of Nongkhlaw in the Khasi Hills of present‑day Meghalaya, India.He was recognised as one of the earliest Northeast Indian leaders to resist British expansion and was against colonial imposition, laying the foundation for Northeast India’s struggle for autonomy. His sacrifice is remembered annually on 17 July and is marked as U Tirot Sing Day.A city-wise list of where banks will be Open/Closed today in India, July 17: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:Internet and mobile banking for fund transfers, balance enquiries, and bill paymentsNEFT and RTGS services (based on operational windows)ATM Withdrawals and Card TransactionsOnline requests for cheque books, demand drafts, and account-related servicesCustomers are encouraged to plan any in-branch visits around the holiday and make use of online options for uninterrupted banking.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:bank news