Bank Holidays 2020: Yearly Bank Holidays

Bank <b>Holiday</b>s 2020Bank Holidays 2020 will describe the yearly bank holidays in India. Basically, in India, all the banks are supposed to be closed on national and public holidays. Although, holidays are known to bring happiness, relief and flexibility in life. Here we are letting you know about all the important dates of bank holidays in 2020. Below is the list of Bank Holidays 2020. Go through the full state-wise list of bank holidays in 2020.

LIST OF BANK HOLIDAYS 2020

BANK HOLIDAYS IN JANUARY 2020
Date Day States Holiday
1 Jan Wed AR, ML, MN, MZ, NL, RJ,
SK & TN 		New Year's Day
2 Jan Thu HR & RJ Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
2 Jan Thu MZ New Year Holiday
12 Jan Sun WB Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
15 Jan Wed AS Magh Bihu
15 Jan Wed GJ, KA, SK & TG Makar Sankranti
15 Jan Wed AP, AR, PY & TN Pongal
16 Jan Thu AP Kanuma Panduga
16 Jan Thu TN Thiruvalluvar Day
23 Jan Thu OR, TR & WB Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
25 Jan Sat SK Sonam Losar
25 Jan Sat HP State Day
26 Jan Sun National Republic Day
29 - 30 Jan Wed - Thu HR, OR, PB, TR & WB Vasant Panchami

BANK HOLIDAYS IN FEBRUARY 2020
Date Day States Holiday
9 Feb Sun CH, HP, HR & PB Guru Ravidas Jayanti
19 Feb Wed MH Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
20 Feb Thu AR & MZ State Day
21 Feb Fri National except AN, AR, AS, BR,
DN, GA, LD, MP, MN, ML,
MZ, NL, PY, SK, TN &
WB 		Maha Shivaratri

BANK HOLIDAYS IN MARCH 2020
Date Day States Holiday
9 Mar Mon UP Hazrat Ali Jayanti
10 Mar Tue National except KA, KL, LD, MN,
PY & TN 		Holi
22 Mar Sun BR Bihar Day
23 Mar Mon HR & PB S. Bhagat Singh's Martyrdom Day
25 Mar Wed MH Gudi Padwa
25 Mar Wed TN Telugu New Year
25 Mar Wed AP, GA, GJ, JK, KA, RJ
& TG 		Ugadi

BANK HOLIDAYS IN APRIL 2020
Date Day States Holiday
1 Apr Wed OR Odisha Day
2 Apr Thu AN, AP, BR, CG, DD, DL,
GJ, HP, HR, MH, MP, OR,
PB, RJ, SK, TG, UK &
UP 		Ram Navami
5 Apr Sun AP & TG Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti
6 Apr Mon CG, CH, DL, DN, GJ, HR,
JH, KA, LD, MH, MP, PB,
RJ, TN & UP 		Mahavir Jayanti
10 Apr Fri National except HR & JK Good Friday
11 Apr Sat NL Easter Saturday
12 Apr Sun KL & NL Easter Sunday
13 Apr Mon AS Bohag Bihu Holiday
13 Apr Mon HR, JK & PB Vaisakh
14 Apr Tue TR & WB Bengali New Year
14 Apr Tue National except AN, AR, AS, CH,
DN, DD, DL, LD, MN, ML,
MZ, NL, PY & TR 		Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
14 Apr Tue OR Maha Vishuba Sankranti
14 Apr Tue TN Tamil New Year
14 Apr Tue KL Vishu
14 Apr Tue AR & AS Bohag Bihu
15 Apr Wed HP Himachal Day
21 Apr Tue TR Garia Puja
25 Apr Sat GJ, HP, HR, MP & RJ Maharshi Parshuram Jayanti
26 Apr Sun KA Basava Jayanti

BANK HOLIDAYS IN MAY 2020
Date Day States Holiday
1 May Fri MH Maharashtra Day
1 May Fri AS, BR, GA, KA, KL, MN,
PB, PY, TG, TN, TR &
WB 		May Day
7 May Thu AN, AR, CG, DL, HP, HR,
JH, JK, MH, MP, MZ, TR,
UK, UP & WB 		Buddha Purnima
8 May Fri TR & WB Guru Rabindranath Jayanti
16 May Sat SK State Day
21 May Thu JK Shab-e-Qadr
22 May Fri JK Jumat-ul-Wida
24 May Sun National Eid Ul Fitr
24 May Sun TR Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti
25 May Mon TG Eid Ul Fitr Holiday
25 May Mon HP, HR & RJ Maharana Pratap Jayanti
26 May Tue PB Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's Martyrdom Day

BANK HOLIDAYS IN JUNE 2020
Date Day States Holiday
5 Jun Fri CG, HP, HR & PB Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
14 Jun Sun OR Pahili Raja
15 Jun Mon OR Raja Sankranti
15 Jun Mon MZ YMA Day
23 Jun Tue OR Ratha Yathra
30 Jun Tue MZ Remna Ni

BANK HOLIDAYS IN JULY 2020
Date Day States Holiday
5 Jul Sun JK Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday
6 Jul Mon MZ MHIP Day
13 Jul Mon SK Bhanu Jayanti
13 Jul Mon JK Martyrs' Day
16 Jul Thu TG Bonalu
17 Jul Fri ML U Tirot Sing Day
23 Jul Thu HR Hariyali Teej
31 Jul Fri National except AR, DD, PB &SK Bakrid / Eid al Adha
31 Jul Fri HR & PB Shaheed Udham Singh's Martyrdom Day

BANK HOLIDAYS IN AUGUST 2020
Date Day States Holiday
1 Aug Sat JK Bakrid / Eid al Adha Holiday
3 Aug Mon OR Jhulan Purnima
3 Aug Mon CG, DD, GJ, HR, MP, RJ,
UK & UP 		Raksha Bandhan
8 Aug Sat SK Tendong Lho Rum Faat
11 Aug Tue National except AR, AS, DN, GA,
KA, KL, LD, MH, MN, MZ,
PY & WB 		Janmashtami
13 Aug Thu MN Patriots Day
15 Aug Sat National Independence Day
16 Aug Sun PY De Jure Transfer Day
17 Aug Mon GJ & MH Parsi New Year
22 Aug Sat AP, DD, DN, GA, GJ, KA,
MH, OR, PY, TG & TN 		Ganesh Chaturthi
23 Aug Sun GA Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday
23 Aug Sun OR Nuakhai
27 Aug Thu PB Baba Sri Chand Ji Jayanti
28 Aug Fri RJ Ramdev Jayanti
28 Aug Fri RJ Teja Dashmi
30 Aug Sun KL First Onam
30 Aug Sun National except AR, AS, DD, GA,
KL, MN, ML, MZ, NL, PY,
PB, SK, UK & WB 		Muharram
31 Aug Mon KL Thiruvonam

BANK HOLIDAYS IN SEPTEMBER 2020
Date Day States Holiday
1 Sep Tue SK Indra Jatra
2 Sep Wed KL Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti
17 Sep Thu KA, OR, TR & WB Mahalaya Amavasya
18 Sep Fri TG First Day of Bathukamma
21 Sep Mon KL Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi
23 Sep Wed HR Heroes' Martyrdom Day
28 Sep Mon PB S. Bhagat Singh Ji Jayanti

BANK HOLIDAYS IN OCTOBER 2020
Date Day States Holiday
2 Oct Fri National Gandhi Jayanti
17 Oct Sat RJ Ghatasthapana
17 Oct Sat HR Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
23 Oct Fri OR, SK, TR & WB Maha Saptami
24 Oct Sat AP, AR, JH, MN, OR, RJ,
SK, TG, TR & WB 		Maha Ashtami
25 Oct Sun AS, BR, JH, KA, KL, ML,
NL, OR, PY, SK, TN, TR,
UP & WB 		Maha Navami
26 Oct Mon National except MN & PY Vijaya Dashami
30 Oct Fri National except AN, AR, AS, BR,
CH, GA, HP, MN, ML, MZ,
PB, SK & WB 		Eid e Milad
31 Oct Sat OR, TR & WB Lakshmi Puja
31 Oct Sat CH, HP, HR, KA, MP &
PB 		Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
31 Oct Sat GJ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti

BANK HOLIDAYS IN NOVEMBER 2020
Date Day States Holiday
1 Nov Sun HR Haryana Day
1 Nov Sun KA Kannada Rajyotsava
1 Nov Sun MN Kut
1 Nov Sun PY Puducherry Liberation Day
2 Nov Mon PB Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji
6 Nov Fri JK Friday Following Eid e Milad
6 Nov Fri SK Lhabab Duchen
13 Nov Fri ML Wangala Festival
14 Nov Sat AP, GA, KA, KL, PY, TG
& TN 		Deepavali
14 Nov Sat National except AP, GA, KA, KL,
PY, TN & TG 		Diwali
15 Nov Sun DD, HR, KA, MH, RJ, UK
& UP 		Deepavali Holiday
15 Nov Sun GJ Vikram Samvat New Year
16 Nov Mon GJ, RJ, SK, UK & UP Bhai Dooj
16 Nov Mon PB Shahidi Diwas S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji
20 Nov Fri BR & JH Chhath Puja
21 Nov Sat BR Chhath Puja Holiday
23 Nov Mon ML Seng Kut Snem
30 Nov Mon National except AP, BR, DD, GA,
KA, KL, MN, ML, MZ, OR,
PY, SK, TN & TR 		Guru Nanak Jayanti
30 Nov Mon OR & TG Karthika Purnima

BANK HOLIDAYS IN DECEMBER 2020
Date Day States Holiday
3 Dec Thu GA Feast of St Francis Xavier
3 Dec Thu KA Kanakadasa Jayanti
5 Dec Sat JK Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Jayanti
18 Dec Fri ML Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham
18 Dec Fri CG Guru Ghasidas Jayanti
19 Dec Sat DD & GA Liberation Day
19 Dec Sat PB Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day
25 Dec Fri National Christmas Day
26 Dec Sat ML, MZ & TG Christmas Holiday
26 Dec Sat HR Shaheed Udham Singh Jayanti
30 Dec Wed SK Tamu Losar
30 Dec Wed ML U Kiang Nangbah
31 Dec Thu MN New Year's Eve


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Benefits of Bank Holidays

Like every year, bank holidays 2020 are going to be very important for bank employees as well as for us too.

  • Those who are employed at a bank can spend quality time with their family, friends and loved ones during the holidays.
  • All the reputed banks and their employees are devoted to their work and give their hundred per cent to satisfy the customers. Eventually, they deserve a day off.
  • Today, in India, bank employees are going through heavy work pressure because of several Government-issued plans. Thus, they surely deserve these holidays to relax.
  • Also, the masses will even get to know more about the days on which the banks are closed. In this way, they can plan their visit to the bank accordingly.
  • By the bank holidays 2020 list we can plan our bank related important tasks accordingly.

List Of Important Bank Holidays 2020

  1. MAKAR SANKRANTI 2020: as mentioned in Bank Holidays 2020 list, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 15th January and it will be observed as a bank holiday. It is known as one of the important festivals of Hindus. In North India, it is known as Makar Sankranti, although in Punjab and Haryana, this festival is known as Lohri. In South India, it goes by the name Pongal.
  2. REPUBLIC DAY 2020: This day is celebrated as a national holiday in India. On this particular day, our Indian constitution came into existence. On this very day, our honourable president hosts the national flag at India Gate. Parades take place, and school kids perform on this day. India celebrates Republic Day on the 26th of January every year.
  3. BASANT PANCHAMI 2020: This festival is celebrated to welcome the spring season. On this auspicious day, Hindus worship the Goddess Saraswati. It is an important festival of West Bengal and Bihar. This year, Basant Panchami will be celebrated on either 29th or 30th January as per bank holidays 2020 calendar.
  4. MAHASHIVRATRI 2020: Hindus celebrate this day with full devotion and adherence. Mahashivratri marks the marriage anniversary of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. On this auspicious day, people fast and bestow milk and flowers on the Shivling. This year, Mahashivratri will be celebrated on the 21st February as mentioned in bank holidays 2020 list.
  5. HOLI 2020: As per bank holidays 2020 list, Holi will be celebrated on 10th March. This colourful festival has its essential religious value. The festival of Holi starts a day before Holi with Holika Dahan. On this day, people play with colours and celebrate this day with love and joy.
  6. RAM NAVAMI 2020: Ram Navami marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, who was the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to the Hindu calendar, every year, the date of Chaitra month is celebrated as Sri Rama Navami. In this year, Ramnavami will be celebrated on 2nd April and will be observed holiday according to bank holidays 2020 calendar.

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  1. GUDI PADVA 2020: The festival of Gudi Padwa is celebrated mainly in Maharashtra, on the occasion of the beginning of Hindu New Year. As mentioned in bank holidays 2020 calendar, Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on 25th March.
  2. GOOD FRIDAY 2020: It is celebrated as one of the significant Christian holidays. On this day, the Christian community remembers the enormous sacrifice of Lord Jesus. This year, Good Friday will be celebrated on 10th April.
  3. EID-UL-FITR 2020: It is one of the most important festivals of Muslims. Eid-ul Fitr is celebrated worldwide by the end of the holy month of Ramadan. After fasting continuously for one month, people celebrate this festival with devotion and love. In the year 2020, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on 24th May.
  4. INDEPENDENCE DAY 2020: India celebrates 15th August as Independence Day every year. On this day, India attained freedom from the British empire in the year 1947. The Prime Minister of India hoists a flag at Red Fort. This day is known as a national holiday and observed as bank holidays.
  5. RAKSHA BANDHAN 2020: It is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals which celebrates the bond between a brother and sister. On this day, sisters tie Rakhi, a sacred thread, on their brother’s wrist. In the year 2020, this festival will be celebrated on 3rd August as mentioned in bank holidays 2020 calendar.
  6. GANDHI JAYANTI 2020: This is also an important national festival in India. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is also known as the Swachh Bharat Diwas and celebrated on 2nd October every year.
  7. DUSSEHRA 2020: This festival is a symbol of victory of good over bad. Purushottam Lord Rama slaughtered Ravana on this very day. At some places, this festival is known as Vijaya Dashmi. This year, Dussehra will be celebrated on 25th October.
  8. DIWALI 2020: Diwali or Deepawali is a significant festival of Hindu. This festival holds a special significance in Hinduism. The 5-day festival of Diwali is celebrated in many countries of the world, including India and Nepal. In the year 2020, this auspicious festival will be celebrated on 14th November.

We hope after knowing these important Bank holidays in 2020, it will be much easier for you to balance your economic life.

STATES ABBREVIATED

JAMMU AND KASHMIR= JK; HIMACHAL PRADESH= HP; UTTARAKHAND= UK; PUNJAB= PB; HARYANA= HR; UTTAR PRADESH= UP; RAJASTHAN= RJ; GUJARAT= GJ; MAHARASHTRA= MH; MADHYA PRADESH= MP; GOA= GA; KARNATAKA= KA; KERALA= KL; TAMIL NADU= TN; ANDHRA PRADESH= AP; TELANGANA= TG; ODISHA= OR; CHHATTISGARH= CG; JHARKHAND= JK; WEST BENGAL= WB; BIHAR= BR; ARUNACHAL PRADESH= AR; ASSAM= AS; MIZORAM= MZ; MANIPUR= MN; MEGHALAYA= ML; NAGALAND= NL; TRIPURA= TR; SIKKIM= SK

UNION TERRITORIES

LAKSHADWEEP= LD; PONDICHERRY= PY; DAMAN AND DIU= DN