Do you know when your banks will be closed for business this year? These dates are observed as public holidays in India.
Note: The list of bank holidays is based on information on the Reserve Bank of India website. Some holidays might not be applicable in your home state.
Your organisation/ institution might have holiday policies that differ with India's central bank.
August 15
Independence Day
Independence Day is observed on the 15th of August every year in India. It is a national holiday commemorating the nation's independence from British rule.
August 18
Janmashtami / Parsi New Year
Krishna Jayanthi is an annual commemoration of the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Hindus celebrate this festival by fasting and staying up until midnight, the time when Krishna is believed to have been born.
August 29
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Ganesha. This festival is celebrated
August 30
Ganesh Chaturthi 2nd Daydays and on the eleventh day there is a procession of the statue through the streets with dancing and singing until the idol is immersed in the waters.elaborately all over India.
Note: The list of bank holidays is based on information on the Reserve Bank of India website. Some holidays might not be applicable in your home state.
Your organisation/ institution might have holiday policies that differ with India's central bank.
August 15
Independence Day
Independence Day is observed on the 15th of August every year in India. It is a national holiday commemorating the nation's independence from British rule.
August 18
Janmashtami / Parsi New Year
Krishna Jayanthi is an annual commemoration of the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Hindus celebrate this festival by fasting and staying up until midnight, the time when Krishna is believed to have been born.
August 29
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Ganesha. This festival is celebrated
August 30
Ganesh Chaturthi 2nd Daydays and on the eleventh day there is a procession of the statue through the streets with dancing and singing until the idol is immersed in the waters.elaborately all over India.