Bank Holiday Today on June 1: Some States Closed for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Today, on June 1, banks in certain states and Union Territories (UTs) across India will remain closed due to the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The states where banks will be closed include Bihar, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. This closure is in line with the final phase of voting in the elections, which will see 57 constituencies in eight states and UTs casting their votes to elect their representatives.
It’s important to note that June 1 falls on a Saturday, which is usually a working day for banks. However, due to the elections, banks in the aforementioned states will be closed. In other states, banking services will continue as usual, including online and app banking.
Looking ahead, June 2024 has a total of 12 scheduled bank holidays, encompassing religious festivals, regional celebrations, and weekends. Customers are advised to verify the holiday schedule with their nearest bank branch to avoid any inconvenience.
Here is the full list of bank holidays in June 2024:
– June 9: Maharana Pratap Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan
– June 10: Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev ji in Punjab
– June 14: Pahili Raja in Odisha
– June 15: YMA Day in Mizoram; Raja Sankranti in Odisha
– June 17: Bakri Eid (across India, except in some states)
– June 21: Vat Savitri Vrat (across many states)
Additionally, banks will be closed on the second Saturday (June 8), fourth Saturday (June 22), and Sundays (June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30) as part of the weekend bank holiday schedule.
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