Bank Holiday on Rakshabandhan Monday 19 August 2024: Today, Monday 19 August 2024, the festival of Rakshabandhan will be celebrated, but it is important to note that banks will not be closed in all states. This day is not only Rakshabandhan but also Jhoolna Purnima and the birthday of King Veer Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur of Tripura.
Bank Holiday on Rakshabandhan Monday 19 August 2024: Today, Monday 19 August 2024, the festival of Rakshabandhan will be celebrated, but it is important to note that banks will not be closed in all states. Along with Rakshabandhan, this day is also Jhoolna Purnima and the birthday of King Veer Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur of Tripura, which will cause bank closure in some states. On August 19, banks will be closed in Tripura, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh due to Rakhi. The branches of banks in these states will remain closed on the occasion of Rakshabandhan. However, banks will remain open in the rest of the states, and you can use your banking service there. You can check the complete list of holidays according to the states of banks on the RBI site.
Rakshabandhan is on Monday 19 August
On August 19, 2024, banks will be closed in various states of the country on the occasion of Rakshabandhan, Jhoolna Purnima and the birthday of the great king of Tripura Veer Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. These states include Tripura, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Banks will remain closed in these states. Here is the complete list of RBI.
Rakshabandhan and Jhoolna Purnima
Rakshabandhan is an important Indian festival, in which sisters tie Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers and wish them a happy and safe future. Jhoolna Purnima is also celebrated on this day, which holds religious significance and special worship is organized on this day.
Holiday in Tripura
In Tripura, the birthday of Veer Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur is celebrated on this day, who holds an important place in the history of the state. A government holiday is given on this day to remember his contribution and his important contribution to the development of the state. Therefore, those who want to do bank related work in these states should keep in mind that banks will be closed on August 19. Due to this, they should plan their banking work in advance, so that they do not face any kind of problem.
Full list of bank holidays in August: RBI
August 19: Banks will be closed in many cities on the occasion of Rakshabandhan.
August 20: Banks will be closed in all cities on the occasion of Sri Narayana Guru Jayanti.
25 August: Sunday holiday
26 August: Banks will remain closed in all cities on the occasion of Janmashtami.
31 August: Fourth Saturday holiday
