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Bank Holidays 2019: List of Bank Holidays

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Author: - | Last Updated: Mon 12 Nov 2018 3:18:24 PM

In today's era, banks have an important place in our lives. We end up paying many visits to banks on many occasions. There are many days when we need to go to the bank to get some important task done but find that the bank is closed. For your ease and comfort, we have listed down the holidays on which the banks are expected to remain closed. There may be a modification or changes in dates in the future and some of the holidays may vary from bank to bank. Thus, you should keep checking these dates on a regular basis.

Bank Holidays 2019 in India

Date	Day	Festival	Description
14 January	Monday	Pongal	Pongal, also known as Thai or Thai Pongal, is a four day long festival that is celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a harvest festival that is dedicated to Lord Sun. the day is celebrated by the people by enjoying, having feasts, and visiting each other’s home.
14 January	Monday	Uttarayan	Uttarayan is made up of two words - Uttara and Ayana, where Uttar means the North direction and Ayana refers to the movement. It marks the beginning of the six month period that starts from Makar sankranti and stretches to Karka sankranti. During this period, the Sun’s movement is in the North direction.
14 January	Monday	Makar Sankranti	Makar Sankranti is the festival that celebrates the transit of the Sun from the Zodiac Sign Sagittarius to the Zodiac Sign Capricorn. People enjoy themselves to the fullest and celebrate the occasion by flying kites and performing Surya Puja. The festival is also known as Maghi.
26 January	Saturday	Republic Day	It is a national holiday of India, which celebrates the day when the Constitution of the country came into force replacing the Government of India Act. On this day, various parades take place.
04 March	Monday	Maha Shivratri	Maha Shivratri means the great night dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this day, Lord Shiva is worshipped by his devotees with utmost devotion.Itt marks the day on which Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married.
20 March	Wednesday	Holi ka Dahan	The sister of the demon Hiranyakashipu was known as Holika. She was blessed with the boon that no fire could harm her but when she tried to burn her nephew, Prahlad who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu, she was burnt alive but Prahlad was safe. To commemorate this victory of good over the evil, Holika Dahan is celebrated. Holika Dahan is also known as Kamudu pyre.
21 March	Thursday	Holi	Holi is the festival of colors that is celebrated across the nation to celebrate the victory of good over the evil. People greet their friends and relatives and apply color on each other. The festive occasion is famous for the preparation of Gujiyas as the sweet dish.
01 April	Monday	Bank's Holiday	1st April marks the beginning of the bank’s new financial year and is thus, declared as a bank holiday.
13 April	Saturday	Rama Navami	The birth anniversary of Lord Rama is celebrated as Rama Navami and the banks remain closed on this occasion. It falls on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. It marks the end of the Chaitra Navratri as well.
17 April	Wednesday	Mahavir Jayanti	The birth anniversary of the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of Jainism, Lord Mahavir. It is also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. It is the most important festival of the Jains and thus, on this day, the banks remain closed.
19 April	Friday	Good Friday	Good Friday is an important festival of the Christians. It is celebrated on the Friday before Easter. The day marks the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. People observe fasts on this this day and involve themselves in prayers, charity, and almsgiving.
18 May	Saturday	Budh Purnima	It is also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vesak. It is celebrated as the day that marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautam Buddha. It is a major festival of the Buddhists. It is celebrated on the full moon day (Poornima) of the Vaishakh month.
05 June	Wednesday	Eid Ul Fitr	Eid-ul-Fitr is a major festival of the Muslims. The festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. On the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, people indulge in charitable deeds and almsgiving. People forgive each other and greet each other by hugging them and wishing them. Seviyan is the popular dish that is prepared on this day. People also present gifts to each other on this day.
16 July	Tuesday	Guru Purnima	Guru Purnima is the festival dedicated to the teachers and mentors. On this day, people pay homage to their teachers, who have served as the guiding light in their life. The festival of Guru Purnima is observed on the Purnima of the Ashadha month.
12 August	Monday	Bakrid / Eid al Adha	Bakra Eid, also known as Eid-ul-Azha is a popular festival of the Muslims. It is also known as the festival of sacrifice. It is generally observed for 3 days, the first day of which is a holiday in banks.
15 August	Thursday	Raksha Bandhan	Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the pure bond of love that a brother and sister share. On this day, sisters tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers, praying for their well-being while the brothers vow to protect them in every possible manner.
15 August	Thursday	Independence Day	It is an important day in Indian history. The day marks the freedom of India from the British Empire. It is also known as Swatantra Diwas in Hindi. The day immortalises the freedom fighters who made it possible for us to be free. The day is celebrated with joy and pride all over the country.
23 August	Friday	Janmashtami	Janmashtami celebrates the birth of of Lord Krishna. It is also known as Gokulashtami. , Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, and Sree Jayanti. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Bhadrapada.
10 September	Tuesday	Muharram	Muharram is a festival of the Muslims. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic Calendar, the 10th day of which is known as Muharram festival. Muharram is considered to be the second most holy month after Ramadan.
02 October	Wednesday	Gandhi Jayanti	The birth anniversary of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti. The birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is a national festival in India.
06 October	Sunday	Durga Puja Ashtami	It is also known as Maha Ashtami or Durga Ashtami. Durga Ashtami falls on the eighth day of Navratri. On this day, the eighth incarnation of Goddess Durga, Goddess Mahagauri. On this day, people also observe Kanya Pujan or Kanjka at their homes to honour feminism and female power.
06 October	Sunday	Durga Maha Navami Puja	It is the ninth day of the nine-day long festival of Navratri. On this day, the ninth incarnation of Goddess Durga, Goddess Siddhidatri is venerated. Durga Puja on Maha Navami is usually started with Mahasnan (great bath)and Shodashopachara Puja.
08 October	Tuesday	Dussehra	Dussehra is a major festival of the Hindus, which is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Rama over the powerful demon king of Lanka, Ravana.it symbolizes the victory of good over the evil.
25 October	Friday	Dhanteras	Dhanteras is also known as Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi.On this day, people buy new things. It is a festival which aims at bestowing wealth and prosperity.
27 October	Sunday	Diwali	It is the festival of lights that is celebrates Lord Rama’s return to his home, Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana. The festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness.
27 October	Sunday	Narak Chaturdashi	The festival of Narak Chaturdashi celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama over the demon Narakasura. This festival symbolises the victory of good over evil.
10 November	Sunday	Eid-e-Milad	Eid-e-Milad is an Islamic festival that marks the birth anniversary as well as the death anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. The day is a gazetted national holiday. Thus, banks remain closed on the day of Eid-e-Milad.
12 November	Tuesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti	Guru Nanak Jayanti is a festival of the Sikhs. It is also known as Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav or Gurpurab. It celebrates the birth anniversary of the first Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak.
25 December	Wednesday	Christmas Day	Christmas Day is the most popular festival of the Christians. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, the son of Virgin Mary. Christmas Day is an annual festival that is celebrated on 25th December each year after the Christmas Eve. The festival is celebrated all round the globe as Christians constitute the major population of the world.

We hope that you have got the required information about the Bank holidays 2019.

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