Bank Holiday on Raksha Bandhan 2024: Raksha Bandhan 2024 is set for Monday, August 19. If you plan to visit the bank today, be aware that many banks will be closed due to the holiday. Raksha Bandhan is recognized as a bank holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act in various states.
Bank Holiday on Raksha Bandhan 2024
On August 19, banks will be closed in states including Tripura (Agartala), Gujarat (Ahmedabad), Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal), Odisha (Bhubaneshwar), Uttarakhand (Dehradun), Rajasthan (Jaipur), Uttar Pradesh (Kanpur, Lucknow), and Himachal Pradesh (Shimla). However, this is not a universal holiday across all states.
August Bank Holidays
Aside from Raksha Bandhan, banks will also be closed on August 20 for Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi and August 26 for Janmashtami. Additionally, August 24 will see closures due to the fourth Saturday of the month.
Planning Ahead
Ensure to plan your banking transactions to avoid any inconvenience. While Raksha Bandhan might be a bank holiday in specific states, others might remain open. Check with your local branch for precise details.
Additional August Closures
Bank closures will also be observed on August 26 in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Kashmir. Make sure to plan your banking activities around these holidays to ensure smooth transactions.
