Eid Bank Holiday June 2024: Will it be a long weekend for banks in India?

Banks in India will remain closed on Monday, June 17, 2024, for Eid ul-Adha holiday. India is gearing up to celebrate Eid ul-Adha on June 17, 2024, and with the holiday approaching, many are curious whether it will lead to a long weekend for bank in India. Eid ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic holidays, commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.

For public and private banks across the country, Eid ul-Adha will indeed be a bank holiday, meaning all banking operations will be on hold for the day. This closure will impact transactions such as cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque clearances, and other banking services.

Eid ul-Adha Bank Holidays in June 2024

Banks in India typically follow a uniform holiday schedule, being closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, and on all Sundays. Here's Bank Holidays in India 2024 Complete List.

In June 2024, June 15 falls on a Saturday. As it is the 3rd Saturday of the month, banks will remain open on this day across most parts of the country. Exceptions to this include Aizawl and Bhubaneswar, where local holidays will keep the banks closed.

The observance of Eid ul-Adha brings additional closures in specific regions. Notably, banks in Jammu and Srinagar will observe an extended break. These banks will remain closed on June 16 (Sunday), June 17 and June 18 (Eid ul-Adha), making it a three-day closure.