India is a country of festivity where people of the entire country love to celebrate. There are national, religious and community related events happening all around the year. Banks do not operate on these days. There are no transactions made. Some of the bank holidays in India that incorporate both optional and gazetted holidays are listed below for your reference.
List of 2010 bank holidays in India
Muharram (Islamic New Year) – During this celebration of the holy Islamic event, banks do not operate. It falls under mandatory public holidays in India.
Republic Day (26th January) – This is one of the key bank holidays in India. On this national holiday, not a single bank ad their branches operate. On this day, the India Gate in Delhi holds a grand celebration of parades and dances.
Milad un Nabi – India bank holidays also include Milad un Nabi in the list. The day marks the birth celebration of Prophet Mohammed. On this day as well banks do not operate.
Independence Day (15th August) – The day of 15th August is celebrated as Independence Day in India. On this most important day, all the private and public sectors including banks remain functionless.
Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October) – This is a national holiday and on this day the birthday of our national hero Mahatma Gandhi is celebrated. On this day, we commemorate the services and the dedication of Bapu towards our nation. This is again one of the mandatory bank holidays in India.
Id ul fitr – This is an important Muslim festival celebrated globally. On this day, the devotees break their month-long fasting and offer special prayers. The day witnesses lot of excitement as everybody wears new clothes and offers a warm welcome to each one.
Dussehra – This is the most celebrated and vibrant Hindu festival. According to legends, on this day lord Rama had killed the ferocious demon Ravana. Today, in many parts of India this event is celebrated to mark the triumph of good over evil. The huge effigies of Ravana along with other two demons are burnt.
Diwali – This is a festival of light. The Hindus celebrate this event with much fervor and enthusiasm lighting diyas and candles. Sweets are distributed. This festival is also counted among the important bank holidays in India.
Guru Nanak Jayanti – The day marks the birthday of Guru Nanak. He was the founder of Sikhism.
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