Kerala Public Holiday on July 22: Check What's Open, What's Closed Today As State Mourns V.S. Achuthanandan

A statewide public holiday will be observed today in Kerala, as the state government has announced a holiday on Tuesday, July 22, after the death of former Chief Minister of Kerala V.S. Achuthanandan on Monday. In addition to the Kerala public holiday, the state government has also declared a three-day mourning period across Kerala as a mark of respect

Who Was V.S. Achuthanandan?

At the age of 101, V.S. Achuthanandan passed away on Monday, July 21, at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. The former Kerala Chief Minister, who served from 2006 to 2011, was also a veteran leader, freedom fighter, and member of the Communist Party of India. He had been hospitalised at SUT Hospital, Pattom, since June 23 due to a heart attack and age-related complications.

What Will Be Closed on the Kerala Public Holiday Today?

As per the official notification, July 22 is a public holiday in Kerala for all state government offices, PSUs, schools, colleges, universities, autonomous bodies, and banks. Several university exams and college elections have been postponed due to the state mourning.

The Kerala government holiday list for 2025 has been updated accordingly, and this unscheduled public holiday in Kerala will be observed due to grief over the loss of a political icon.

What is open in Kerala on July 22?

While most government-related institutions will remain closed, the following services will continue to operate:

Private companies and multinational corporations

Essential services such as hospitals, ambulance services, and fire and police departments

Milk delivery, newspaper distribution, and essential supply chains

Shops, markets, and retail stores will remain open unless local trader associations announce otherwise.

Public transport such as buses and autos may run on a limited or altered schedule.

Central Government Offices and Private Sector Status

Central government offices, railways, and banking headquarters may remain open unless specifically closed at a local level. Similarly, many private educational institutions and corporate offices will function normally unless informed otherwise.
It is advisable to check directly with the institution or employer regarding attendance or closures on Tuesday, July 22.

Bank Holiday in Kerala Today

Banks in Kerala will be closed due to the public holiday announcement. Services like check clearance, in-person banking, and branch visits will also be unavailable. Customers are advised to use online banking, UPI, and ATM services during this period.
July 22 has now been added as an unscheduled holiday in the Kerala bank holidays list of July 2025 in tribute to the late CM.

Kerala Schools and Colleges Closed on July 22

All schools and colleges in Kerala will be closed today. The Kerala education department has confirmed that examinations scheduled for July 22 will be rescheduled. Parents and students are advised to check with their respective institutions for new dates and updates.