Bank Holiday: Big news for bank customers. There is a big bank related update waiting for you. If you are planning to head to the bank today on August 4, then you’ll be disappointed. Banks will not be open today, Tuesday. If you plan to go to the bank on August 4th, make sure to check if the branches in your state are operational or closed. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, some states will have banks closed tomorrow. Here’s a summary of which states will be closed today and the reasons behind it.
Why are banks closed today?
In Tripura, banks will be closed today, Tuesday, August 4th. This includes all public and private sector banks such as State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara, Axis, HDFC, and ICICI. The closure is due to Ker Puja, a significant Hindu festival celebrated in Tripura.
What is Ker Puja?
Ker Puja is observed two weeks after Kharchi Puja. This festival honors Ker, the architectural and guardian deity of the state, with the aim of bringing peace, prosperity, and protection to the people. The puja lasts around 32 to 50 hours, roughly two and a half days, and follows strict guidelines. A sacred circle is formed around the worship area using bamboo poles, and no outsiders are allowed to enter or those inside to exit during the ceremony.
History of Ker Puja
This festival has a rich history, dating back centuries, initiated by the kings of the Manikya dynasty in Tripura. It is believed that Ker Devta serves as the architectural protector of Tripura’s borders. Even today, the Tripura government’s Home Department is responsible for funding and organizing this puja.
Will banks be open in other states?
Banks will be operational in all states except Tripura. The closure in Tripura is due to the local celebration of Ker Puja, while banks in other states will function as usual.
When will banks be closed in August?
August 4 – Tuesday
In Agartala, Tripura, banks will be closed on August 4 for Ker Puja, while the rest of the state will see normal operations.
August 8 – Saturday
On August 8, all banks will be closed nationwide for the second Saturday. Additionally, Gangtok, Sikkim, will observe a holiday for Tendong Lo Rum Phat.
August 9 – Sunday
Banks will be closed throughout the country on August 9, as it falls on a Sunday.
August 13 – Thursday
In Imphal, Manipur, banks will be closed on August 13 in observance of Patriots Day.
August 15 – Saturday
All banks across the nation will be closed on August 15 in celebration of Independence Day.
August 16 – Sunday
On August 16, banks will remain closed nationwide due to it being a Sunday.
August 19 – Wednesday
In Agartala, Tripura, banks will be closed on August 19 for the celebration of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Jayanti.
August 22 – Saturday
All banks will be closed on August 22, as it is the fourth Saturday of the month.
August 23 – Sunday
On Sunday, August 23, banks across the country will be closed for the weekly holiday.
August 25 – Tuesday
In Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, as well as Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, banks will be closed on August 25 for Milad-un-Nabi – Eid-e-Milad and Prathama Onam.
August 26 – Wednesday
On August 26, banks will be closed in Belapur, Mumbai, Nagpur – Maharashtra, Bengaluru – Karnataka, Bhopal – Madhya Pradesh, Chennai – Tamil Nadu, Dehradun – Uttarakhand, Hyderabad – Telangana, Imphal – Manipur, Jammu & Srinagar – Jammu & Kashmir, Kanpur & Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh, Kochi & Thiruvananthapuram – Kerala, New Delhi, Patna – Bihar, Raipur – Chhattisgarh, and Ranchi – Jharkhand due to Eid-e-Milad – Barafatha, Thiruvonam, and other local festivals.
August 28 – Friday
Banks will remain closed on August 28 in Ahmedabad – Gujarat, Bhopal – Madhya Pradesh, Dehradun – Uttarakhand, Gangtok – Sikkim, Jaipur – Rajasthan, Jammu and Srinagar – Jammu and Kashmir, Kanpur and Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram – Kerala and Shimla – Himachal Pradesh on account of Raksha Bandhan, Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti, Ayyankali Jayanti and Pang-Lhabsol.
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