Bank Holiday Alert: August 19 Closures for Rakhi and Other Festivals—Check If Your State Is Affected
Today, August 19, marks the celebration of Rakhi, also known as Raksha Bandhan, and it’s a bank holiday in certain states across India. These states include Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will be closed today in several cities due to Raksha Bandhan, Jhulana Purnima, and the birth anniversary of Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. Cities like Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Dehradun, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Shimla will see their banks shut for the day.
It’s important to note that bank holidays vary by state in India, so it’s wise to check with your local bank branch to confirm their specific holiday schedule.
Additionally, the month of August 2024 has a total of nine bank holidays, including two Saturdays, four Sundays, and other regional and religious festivals.
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