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Janmashtami 2024: Bank Holiday In Select States On August 26, Check Details

As per the RBI's holiday calendar, Both public and private sector banks in these regions will observe the holiday.

Janmashtami bank holiday August 2024
Janmashtami bank holiday August 2024

Janmashtami bank holiday August 2024: As the joyous festival of Janmashtami approaches, many are preparing to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with devotion and enthusiasm. Janmashtami, also known by various names such as Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, and Srikrishna Jayanti, falls on August 26 this year, a Monday. The festival commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, revered as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and is celebrated with great fervor across India. With the festival just around the corner, people are curious about bank closures on this auspicious day. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bank holiday calendar, banks will not be closed in all states but only in select locations observing the festival.

Janmashtami Bank Holiday August 2024 List

Banks in several states and union territories will observe a holiday on Janmashtami 2024, as per the RBI’s bank holiday calendar. On August 26, both public and private sector banks will remain closed in regions including Gujarat, Odisha, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar.

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It is advisable to plan your banking activities accordingly, as branches in these regions will remain shut. However, it is important to note that online banking services and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will not be affected by the holiday, allowing customers to conduct their financial transactions without interruption.

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What Is Janmashtami And Why Is It Celebrated?

Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, who is believed to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This significant Hindu festival is celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Bhadrapada month, which typically falls in August or September. Lord Krishna was born in a dungeon in present-day Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, at the stroke of midnight to Queen Devaki and King Vasudeva. He is widely revered as the god of love, tenderness, and compassion, known for his playful pranks and miraculous deeds. The festival is observed with great devotion across India, with people engaging in various rituals and festivities.

How Do Devotees Celebrate Janmashtami?

Janmashtami is celebrated with a variety of religious rituals and cultural activities. Devotees often fast on this day, wear traditional clothes, and bathe and decorate idols of Lord Krishna with new clothes and jewelry. The fast, known as ‘nirjala vrat,’ is typically observed until midnight, the time believed to be Lord Krishna’s birth hour. Some devotees, however, consume light, sattvik meals throughout the day.

Homes are adorned with flowers and rangoli, and temples are beautifully decorated. Festivities in temples begin before dawn and continue throughout the day until midnight. Devotees gather to sing kirtans (devotional songs), chant Krishna’s name, and participate in religious ceremonies. Special offerings such as maakhan (white butter), milk, and curd, which are believed to be Krishna’s favorite, are presented to the deity.

One of the most iconic Janmashtami celebrations is the ‘Dahi Handi’ event. In this tradition, an earthen pot filled with butter and curd is hung at a height, and participants form a human pyramid to reach and break the pot. This event symbolizes Krishna’s love for butter and his playful nature.

Why Is It Important to Plan Ahead For Janmashtami?

As Janmashtami involves widespread participation in religious and cultural events, it’s essential for devotees and those involved in banking activities to plan their day in advance. Knowing which banks will be closed on August 26 helps in managing financial transactions smoothly. With online banking and UPI services remaining operational, customers can still perform necessary transactions without visiting bank branches.

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