Is it a Government and Bank Holiday on 13 July?: Complete Details

Want to know complete details of the holiday on 13 July 2025? Read this article for complete information about the government and bank holiday on 13 July.

Government Holiday on 13 July

13 July is a government holiday in Sikkim state. This day is a government holiday on the occasion of Bhanu Jayanti. It’s also a holiday in all states, as 13 July is a Sunday, and Sunday is a national holiday in India, where all schools, offices, and educational institutions are closed for the whole day. So, it is a government and bank holiday on 13 July.

Bhanu Jayanti

Bhanubhakta Acharya was born on 13 July, so this day is celebrated as his birthday. He was the first Nepali poet and translated the Ramayana into the Nepali language.

Bank Holiday on 13 July

It’s a bank holiday in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Sikkim on 13 July 2025. This day is celebrated as Martyr’s Day in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. In Sikkim it is a holiday on the occasion of Bhanu Jayanti.

As 13 July is a Sunday, it’s a national government and bank holiday on 13 July all across the country. So, banks will be closed nationwide.

Martyr’s Day

Besides Bhanu Jayanti, 13 July is also celebrated as Martyr’s Day in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. On this day 21-24 people were killed while they were protesting in front of Central Jail located in Srinagar. The army opened fire when people were protesting against the rule of Raja Hari Singh.

Conclusion

It’s a Government and Bank Holiday on 13 July 2025 in Sikkim on the occasion of Bhanu Jayanti and a bank holiday in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to remember people killed while protesting in Srinagar.

It’s a nationwide government and bank holiday on 13 July 2025, as it’s also a Sunday on this date.

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