Bank Holidays in India 2023: Here is the comprehensive list of National Bank Holidays categorized by states in India. The scheduled bank holidays for the year 2023 are detailed below. It is essential for bank employees to verify the holidays specific to the state they reside in. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) notify Bank Holidays 2023 in India under the Negotiable Instruments Act. This list is organized state-wise, providing a detailed breakdown of Bank Holidays India 2023.
The official RBI Holidays list 2023 includes region-wise holidays for Reserve Bank of India (RBI) offices throughout India. Additionally, you can find holidays for various banks such as HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of India, Canara Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, United Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Federal Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Punjab and Sind Bank, Dena Bank, and many more, specific to each Indian state. The full list is available below.
Given India’s diverse culture and religions, the country celebrates holidays and festivals from various traditions. This comprehensive listing offers bank holidays categorized by state for all twenty-nine states and seven union territories (UTs). It’s important to note that, apart from Sundays, Indian Banks and Financial Institutions (FIs) are non-operational on the second and fourth Saturdays.
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List of Bank Holidays in India by State
| Andaman and Nicobar 🏝️ | Andhra Pradesh 🌄 | Arunachal Pradesh 🏞️ |
|---|---|---|
| Assam 🌿 | Bihar 🌾 | Chandigarh 🏙️ |
| Chhattisgarh 🌳 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli 🏞️ | Daman and Diu 🏖️ |
| Delhi 🕌 | Goa 🏖️ | Gujarat 🏜️ |
| Haryana 🌾 | Himachal Pradesh ⛰️ | Jammu and Kashmir ⛰️ |
| Jharkhand 🌲 | Karnataka 🌴 | Kerala 🌴 |
| Lakshadweep 🏝️ | Madhya Pradesh 🌿 | Maharashtra 🌇 |
| Manipur 🏞️ | Meghalaya 🏞️ | Mizoram 🌳 |
| Nagaland 🌿 | Odisha 🌴 | Puducherry 🏖️ |
| Punjab 🌾 | Rajasthan 🏜️ | Sikkim 🏔️ |
| Tamil Nadu 🏞️ | Telangana 🏞️ | Tripura 🌿 |
| Uttar Pradesh 🌾 | Uttarakhand ⛰️ | West Bengal 🏝️ |
National Bank Holidays 2023 in India
Below is a list of holidays declared in most states, which are considered national holidays. On these days, all banks across India remain closed. You can find the list of National Bank Holidays 2023 below.
Note: The 2nd Saturday and 4th Saturday of every month are observed as public holidays for Indian bank holidays.
| Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Sunday | New Year’s Day 🎉 |
| January 26 | Thursday | Republic Day 🇮🇳 |
| February 18 | Saturday | Maha Shivaratri 🕉️ |
| March 8 | Wednesday | Holi 🎨 |
| March 22 | Wednesday | Ugadi 🌾 |
| March 30 | Thursday | Ram Navami 🙏 |
| April 4 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti 🌼 |
| April 7 | Friday | Good Friday ✝️ |
| April 14 | Friday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti 📜 |
| April 22 | Saturday | Idul Fitr 🌙 |
| May 1 | Monday | May Day 🚩 |
| May 5 | Friday | Buddha Purnima 🌕 |
| June 29 | Thursday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha 🐏 |
| July 29 | Saturday | Muharram 🕌 |
| August 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day 🇮🇳 |
| August 31 | Thursday | Raksha Bandhan 🎉 |
| September 7 | Thursday | Janmashtami 🎉 |
| September 19 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi 🐘 |
| September 28 | Thursday | Eid e Milad 🌙 |
| October 2 | Monday | Gandhi Jayanti 🕊️ |
| October 22 | Sunday | Maha Ashtami 🕉️ |
| October 23 | Monday | Maha Navami 🙏 |
| October 24 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami 🏹 |
| November 12 | Sunday | Diwali 🪔 |
| November 13 | Monday | Deepavali Holiday ✨ |
| November 27 | Monday | Guru Nanak Jayanti 🙏 |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day 🎄 |
Bank Holidays on the Second and Fourth Saturdays in 2023
| Date & Month | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 14 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| January 28 | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| February 11 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| February 25 | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| March 11 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| March 25 | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| April 8 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| May 13 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| May 27 | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| June 10 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| June 24 | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| July 8 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| July 22 | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| August 12 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| August 26 | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| September 9 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| September 23 | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| October 14 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| October 28 | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| November 11 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| November 25 | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| December 9 | Second Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
| December 23 | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday 🏦 |
Bank Holidays in 2023
Here, we provide a month-wise list of bank holidays for all states and union territories. You can find the progressive calendar and yearly bank vacation list (holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act) for states and union territories of India below.
The bank holidays in India for 2023 include national holidays and a few compulsory bank vacations like Christmas, Diwali, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, among others. Some of these are major national holidays:
- Republic Day Holiday
- Independence Day Holiday
- Gandhi Jayanthi Holiday
Bank Holidays in India 2023 FAQ
You can find a comprehensive list of bank holidays in India for 2023 on our website, providing details for each state and union territory.
The list includes national holidays as well as compulsory bank vacations such as Christmas, Diwali, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.
Yes, the FAQ section highlights major national holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanthi.
