Are banks closed on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti?
Banks are closed in Maharashtra. While, in other states, banks will work as regular working days.
The Indian state of Maharashtra observes Shiv Jayanti, also called Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Birth Anniversary, as a festival and public holiday. The event is observed on February 19, the day of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s birth, who was the first Chhatrapati of the Marathas.
Banks will be closed in few states on the occasion of Losar, Basanta Panchami/Saraswati Puja (Shree Panchami), Lui-Ngai-Ni, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, State Day/Statehood Day, Nyokum in February 2024.
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| Holiday Description | Day |
| Losar | 10 |
| Basanta Panchami/Saraswati Puja (Shree Panchami) | 14 |
| Lui-Ngai-Ni | 15 |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | 19 |
| State Day/Statehood Day | 20 |
| Nyokum | 26 |
Bank holidays fall into main categories as classified by the RBI
- Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act
- Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act and Real Time Gross Settlement Holiday
- Bank’s closing of accounts
Bank holidays in February
February 19: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: Banks are closed in Maharashtra.
February 20: State Day/Statehood Day: Banks are closed in Mizoram.
February 26: Nyokum: Banks are closed in Arunachal Pradesh.
Also read: Bank holidays in February 2023: Banks to remain closed for 10 days, check state-wise list here
Certain financial transactions cannot be done on bank holidays such as depositing a cheque. However, one can do many financial and non-financial transactions using net banking, mobile banking, Whatsapp banking.
Long holidays in March
There will be two long bank holidays in March 2024. Banks in many states are closed on March 8, followed by second Saturday and Sundays.
Also read: List of long weekends in 2024: Plan your holiday trips now to save money in the new year
Holi falls on Monday after fourth Saturday and Sunday so banks in many states will be closed for three days.
- March 8 (Monday)- Mahashivratri (Maha vad-13)/Sivarathri
- March 25 (Monday)- Holi (Second Day) – Dhuleti/Dol Jatra/Dhulandi
