Bank Holidays: If you go to the bank and find out it’s a holiday, you’ll face some trouble. People often have to turn away from the bank. It’s best to check the bank holiday calendar in advance to avoid any problems. Whether banks will be closed on Tuesday or will continue as usual?
Tuesday is Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s birthday, and banks will remain closed on this occasion. This means banks will not be closed in all states. Furthermore, there’s still about a week left in September. Banks will remain closed for three more days. Find out in detail below which days will be closed and why, which will eliminate any confusion. We’ve released a list of holidays below, which you can review at a glance.
Where will banks be closed on September 23rd?
According to the RBI calendar, September 23rd is a bank holiday. This is due to the birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh. Maharaja Hari Singh was the last ruler of Jammu and Kashmir. He is remembered for his vision and modern thinking.
Raja Hari Singh was born on September 23rd, 1895. He ascended the throne of the state in 1925. He was considered a strong supporter of education, social reform, and the advancement of women. He contributed significantly to the development and progress of Jammu and Kashmir.
Banks will remain closed for three more days
September 23 (Tuesday): Maharaja Hari Singh Jayanti in Jammu and Srinagar.
September 29 (Monday): Maha Saptami/Durga Puja in Agartala, Gangtok, and Kolkata.
September 30 (Tuesday): Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami in several cities, including Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi.
RBI issues calendar
For your information, the bank holiday calendar is issued by the RBI. Often, if we haven’t read the calendar, we’re unaware of the holidays. This means we end up going to the bank even when it’s not a holiday, resulting in a return visit.