Bank Close: All banks will be closed tomorrow, Friday, March 7. This applies to both government and private banks. Many customers are wondering why the banks are shutting down on this day. The closure is due to the Chapchar Kut festival, which is celebrated in some states. Here’s the scoop on why the RBI has declared a holiday for banks.
On Friday, March 7, banks will be closed for Chapchar Kut, a significant festival in Mizoram that celebrates the joy of harvest. This festival, typically held in March, is a big deal for the Mizo community. It features traditional dances, music, sports, and cultural events. People dress in traditional attire and join in the lively Cherao dance with bamboo. Chapchar Kut showcases the rich cultural heritage of Mizoram and fosters unity among its people.
Which states will see bank closures on Friday, March 7?
On March 7 (Friday), banks will be closed in Mizoram for Chapchar Kut.
Here’s a quick look at upcoming RBI holidays:
– March 8 (2nd Saturday) – Weekly holiday
– March 9 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
– March 13 (Thursday) – Holika Dahan and Attukal Pongala – Banks closed in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Kerala.
– March 14 (Friday) – Holi (Dhuleti/Dhulandi/Dol Jatra) – Public holiday in most states, except Tripura, Odisha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Kerala, and Nagaland.
– March 15 (Saturday) – Holi in select states – Banks closed in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, and Patna.
– March 16 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
– March 22 (fourth Saturday) – Weekly holiday and Bihar Day
– March 23 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday.
March 27 (Thursday): Shab-e-Qadr – Banks will be closed in Jammu.
March 28 (Friday): Jumat-ul-Vida – Banks will be closed in Jammu and Kashmir.
March 30 (Sunday): Weekly Holiday.
March 31 (Monday): Ramzan-Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr) (Shawwal-1)/Khutub-e-Ramzan – Most states will have a holiday, except for Mizoram and Himachal Pradesh.