In this article we will provide the information related to Bank Holidays in Delhi for the year 2024. In India, bank holidays are like public holidays and are declared under section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881.
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has officially released a notification outlining the list of holidays for all government offices and Bank Holidays in Delhi in 2024.
This important notification, dated 19th October 2023, carries the reference number F. 53/627/GAD/CN/2023/ 2259-2305.
In accordance with the authority vested by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and taking into consideration the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs’ Notification No. U-11030/2/73-UTL dated 28/06/1973, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has declared the specified holidays as Public Holidays in the National Capital Territory of Delhi for the year 2024 (Saka Era 1945-46).
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 SCHEDULE OF BANK HOLIDAYS IN DELHI FOR 2024
- 26 January 2024 (Friday) – REPUBLIC DAY:
The year kicks off with the celebration of Republic Day, a significant occasion in the country.
- 25 March 2024 (Monday) – HOLI:
  The vibrant festival of colors, Holi, is observed, bringing joy and camaraderie among the people.
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- 29 March 2024 (Friday) – GOOD FRIDAY:
  Good Friday, a solemn day observed by Christians, is marked as a public holiday.
- 01 April 2024 (Monday) – Annual Closing of Accounts in Banks:
  Banks will be closed for public transactions on this day, which is the annual closing of accounts.
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- 11 April 2024 (Thursday) – ID-UL-FITR / RAMZAN:
  The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Ramzan, is celebrated, marking the end of Ramadan.
- 21 April 2024 (Sunday) – MAHAVIR JAYANTI:
  A day dedicated to Lord Mahavir, the founder of Jainism, is observed as a public holiday.
- 23 May 2024 (Thursday) – BUDDHA PURNIMA:
  Buddha Purnima, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, is a day of significance.
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- 17 June 2024 (Monday) – ID-UZ-ZUHA (BAKRID):
  The festival of sacrifice, Bakrid, is celebrated with reverence and is declared a public holiday.
- 17 July 2024 (Wednesday) – MUHARRAM:
  Muharram, a month of mourning in Islam, is observed as a public holiday in the National Capital Territory.
- 15 August 2024 (Wednesday) – INDEPENDENCE DAY:
   The day when India gained independence is celebrated as a national holiday.
- 16 September 2024 (Monday) – MILAD UN NABI/IDD –E-MILAD:
   Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Eid-e-Milad, commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is a public holiday.
- 12 October 2024 (Saturday) – DUSSEHRA/DASARA/VIJAYA DASHAMI:
   The triumph of good over evil is celebrated on Dussehra, a significant cultural and religious festival.
- 31 October 2024 (Thursday) – DIWALI:
   The festival of lights, Diwali, is celebrated with enthusiasm, marking another public holiday.
- 15 November 2024 (Friday) – GURUNANAK JAYANTI:
   Gurunanak Jayanti, commemorating the birth of Guru Nanak, is observed as a public holiday.
- 25 December 2024 (Wednesday) – CHRISTMAS DAY:
   The joyous celebration of Christmas is marked as a public holiday, bringing the year to a festive close.
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 BANK HOLIDAYS IN DELHI AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
April 1, along with all Sundays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays, are designated as Bank Holidays under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881.
This rule applies to all commercial and cooperative banks operating across India.
If any of the holidays for the festivals of the Muslim fraternity, as listed above, do not fall on the notified date, the concerned government may alter the holiday date.
Alternatively, the community fraternity in government service may be granted special holidays on the observable date.
This comprehensive schedule provides a glimpse into the public holidays in Delhi for the year 2024, facilitating better planning and coordination for both government offices and the public at large.