India is a country of festivals and celebrations. During those festivals, you can enjoy your life fully. Offices, schools, colleges, banks are declared closed during such occasion. But all holidays are not for bank employees. Find some bank holidays of India in 2011. It will help you to set various plans for the year. Indian bank holiday for 2011 brings out lots of excitements.

Bank holidays 2011 in India

Muharram (Islamic New Year)

The holy festival Muharram is celebrated all over India. It is a sacred Islamic festival. Muslim people worship their God during this auspicious occasion. Huge faith is associated with this festival. Every year during this occasion, schools, colleges, offices, banks are closed. So, it is a big bank holiday there. 2011 bank holiday in India is therefore so precious.

Republic Day (26th January)

Every year, Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January. This is a remarkable day in Indian history. This day Indian constitution was brought into the democracy.

Milad un Nabi

This day is also included in Indian bank holiday. It is regarded as the birthday celebration of Prophet Mohammed. Indian banks are not operated on this day.

Independence Day (15th August)

15th August is the day of victory for Indian. This day, the British left India forever. After great struggle, the Indians were able to gain success. The day is celebrated as Independence Day in India. Everywhere, celebration is observed. No one indulge in regular work schedule. Banks are not open on this special day.

Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October)

Another important bank holiday for 2011 in India will be the Gandhi Jayanti. It's the birthday of the great freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi. 2nd October is his birthday. Including banks, everything remains close on this national holiday.

Id ul fitr

This Muslim festival is celebrated in India. For this occasion banks are declared to be closed. People put on new dresses and eat variety of foods. It's a festival to exchange love. wears new clothes and offers a warm welcome to each one.
Dussehra

Dussehra is a popular festival in India. This day, bank employees will get freedom from their regular work, but only for one day. This is the day when Lord Rama killed the demon Ravana. So, it's a victory of good over evil.

Diwali

The festival of light takes away all darkness. On Diwali, people decorate their home with more and more lights. Crackers are burnt by all. Everybody wear new apparels. Sweets are distributed among friends and near ones. This is one of the most popular festivals among Hindus. Banks and all other institutes are closed on this day.

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Guru Nanak Jayanti is a festival of the Sikh. This day also every body gets a day off. Banks are also remained close in the same way. All these festivals indicate clearly that in India diversity is found in midst of unity.

Christmas

Christmas is the festival of the Christian people. On 25th December, this festival is celebrated with so much enthusiasm. Like the entire world, Christmas is enjoyed in India too. Banks and all other organizations are closed on this occasion.