Bank Holiday : Today on 20 September 2024, all public and private sector banks will remain closed in Jammu and Kashmir. However, banks will remain open as usual in the rest of the states of the country. This has been announced in Jammu and Kashmir as today is a special Friday after Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. Keeping these holidays in mind, plan all banking-related work in advance so that you do not have to face any kind of problem.

Special Namaaz of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated on the occasion of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. This festival has religious and cultural significance, especially for the Muslim community. Special Jumme ki Namaaz is offered on Friday, which has a high place in Islamic rituals. In Jammu and Kashmir, a large number of people gather in mosques on the occasion of this special Jumme ki Namaaz, due to which a public holiday has been declared in the state. Therefore, banks will remain closed in Jammu and Kashmir on this day.

RBI Holidays Calendar

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a holiday calendar for various states, taking into account local festivals and days of cultural importance of the state. Here is a list of holidays in the upcoming days:

September 20 (Friday) : On the day after Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, banks will remain closed in Jammu and Srinagar.

September 21 (Saturday) : On the occasion of Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day, banks will remain closed in Kerala.

September 22 (Sunday) : Banks will remain closed in all states across the country as it will be a general weekly holiday.

September 23 (Monday) : On the occasion of the birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji, banks will remain closed in Jammu and Srinagar.

September 28 (Fourth Saturday): Banks are closed on the fourth Saturday of every month in all states, and banks will remain closed on this day.

September 29 (Sunday) : Banks will remain closed in all states across the country.

RBI - List of Holidays in September