How many bank holidays are there in India?

In India, we mainly have three official National Holidays which are Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti (Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi).

Which Saturday Indian banks are closed?

Banks are generally closed every Sunday of a month. However, they are open on the first and third Saturdays of the month which means the second and fourth Saturdays are holidays. RBI circulates bank holiday details every month.

Is today bank Open in West Bengal?

Banks remain closed on all Sundays and 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. Apart from these days, banks might also be closed on banking holidays, regional holidays, or national holidays.

How many holidays are there in a year in India?

In addition to the 14 compulsory holidays mentioned in paragraph 2, three holidays are chosen from the list below by the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee in the respective state capitals (if necessary, in consultation with Coordination Committees at other places in the State).

Why is 2nd Saturday a holiday?

In support of this historical belief, across cultures, most employers give their workers either a half day or a full holiday on this day. Saturn is the second-largest planet in the solar system and hence second Saturday is a holiday.

Is Saturday a bank holiday in India?

Banks in India are closed on the national holidays, regional state holidays, and on second and fourth Saturdays of every month.

Is it a bank holiday today in West Bengal?

Republic Day is the first national holiday and is celebrated in January every year….National Holidays In West Bengal In Year 2022.

DATE HOLIDAY DAY
Apr 23, 2022 4th Saturday Bank Holiday Saturday
May 01, 2022 May Day / Labour day Saturday
May 03, 2022 Eid al-Fitr Monday
May 07, 2022 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday Saturday

Is tomorrow a holiday in West Bengal?

Today – 31 May 2022 – is not a holiday in West Bengal. Discover upcoming public holiday dates for West Bengal and start planning to make the most of your time off.