Punjab Bank Holidays 2023, Complete List of All Holidays
Praveen Kushwah12 Oct, 2023
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Punjab Bank Holidays 2023
Punjab has various bank holidays in 2023, which include national holidays, state-specific holidays, and festivals. On these days, all banks will be closed for transactions at their branches. It's important to know these holidays and plan your tasks ahead to avoid any last-minute issues. This article provides a list of bank holidays in Punjab for the calendar year 2023.
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 List
In Punjab, in addition to national and regional holidays, there are designated bank holidays. On these days, bank officials are not working. According to the agreement between the Indian Banks' Association and All India Bank Employees' Association, public sector banks in Punjab, as well as other states in India, are closed for business on the second and fourth Saturdays each month.
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 14-Jan | Second Saturday |
| Thursday | 26-Jan | Republic Day |
| Saturday | 28-Jan | Fourth Saturday |
| Sunday | 5-Feb | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| Saturday | 11-Feb | Second Saturday |
| Saturday | 18-Feb | Maha Shivratri |
| Saturday | 25-Feb | Fourth Saturday |
| Wednesday | 8-Mar | Holi |
| Saturday | 11-Mar | Second Saturday |
| Saturday | 25-Mar | Fourth Saturday |
| Thursday | 30-Mar | Ram Navami |
| Tuesday | 4-Apr | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Friday | 7-Apr | Good Friday |
| Saturday | 8-Apr | Second Saturday |
| Friday | 14-Apr | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti/Vaisakh |
| Saturday | 22-Apr | Eid-ul-Fitr/Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti |
| Saturday | 13-May | Second Saturday |
| Tuesday | 23-May | Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji’s Martyrdom Day |
| Saturday | 27-May | Fourth Saturday |
| Saturday | 10-Jun | Second Saturday |
| Saturday | 24-Jun | Fourth Saturday |
| Thursday | 29-Jun | Eid-ul-Zuha/Bakri Eid |
| Saturday | 8-Jul | Second Saturday |
| Saturday | 22-Jul | Fourth Saturday |
| Saturday | 12-Aug | Second Saturday |
| Tuesday | 15-Aug | Independence Day |
| Saturday | 26-Aug | Fourth Saturday |
| Thursday | 7-Sept | Janmashtami |
| Saturday | 9-Sep | Second Saturday |
| Saturday | 23-Sept | Fourth Saturday |
| Monday | 2-Oct | Gandhi Jayanti |
| Saturday | 14-Oct | Second Saturday |
| Tuesday | 24-Oct | Vijaya Dashami |
| Saturday | 28-Oct | Fourth Saturday/Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
| Saturday | 11-Nov | Second Saturday |
| Sunday | 12-Nov | Deepavali |
| Saturday | 25-Nov | Fourth Saturday |
| Monday | 27-Nov | Guru Nanak’s Jayanti |
| Saturday | 9-Dec | Second Saturday |
| Sunday | 17-Dec | Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Days |
| Saturday | 23-Dec | Fourth Saturday |
| Monday | 25-Dec | Christmas |
| Thursday | 29-Dec | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti |
Punjab Public Bank Holidays 2023
Punjab, located in the northern part of India, is renowned for its golden temple and historical significance dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization. The state offers well-connected transportation options, including air, rail, and roadways, allowing visitors to explore historic palaces, battlegrounds, and the impressive Sikh architecture of the region.
Here are the national, public, and bank holidays in Punjab for 2023:
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2023 | Thursday | Republic Day |
| 5 February 2023 | Sunday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| 18 February 2023 | Saturday | Maha Shivarathri |
| 8 March 2023 | Wednesday | Holi |
| 30 March 2023 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| 4 April 2023 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 7 April 2023 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 14 April 2023 | Friday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti / Vaisakh |
| 22 April 2023 | Saturday | Idul Fitr / Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti |
| 23 May 2023 | Tuesday | Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji’s Martyrdom Day |
| 4 June 2023 | Sunday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti |
| 29 June 2023 | Thursday | Bakrid/Eid al Adha |
| 15 August 2023 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| 2 October 2023 | Sunday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 24 October 2023 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 12 November 2023 | Tuesday | Diwali |
| 27 November 2023 | Monday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 17 December 2023 | Sunday | Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day |
| 25 December 2023 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 Month Wise
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 January
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for January 2023.| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 14-Jan | Second Saturday |
| Thursday | 26-Jan | Republic Day |
| Saturday | 28-Jan | Fourth Saturday |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 February
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for February 2023.| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5-Feb | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| Saturday | 11-Feb | Second Saturday |
| Saturday | 18-Feb | Maha Shivratri |
| Saturday | 25-Feb | Fourth Saturday |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 March
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for March 2023.
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 8-Mar | Holi |
| Saturday | 11-Mar | Second Saturday |
| Saturday | 25-Mar | Fourth Saturday |
| Thursday | 30-Mar | Ram Navami |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 April
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for April 2023.
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4-Apr | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Friday | 7-Apr | Good Friday |
| Saturday | 8-Apr | Second Saturday |
| Friday | 14-Apr | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti/Vaisakh |
| Saturday | 22-Apr | Eid-ul-Fitr/Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 May
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for May 2023.
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 13-May | Second Saturday |
| Tuesday | 23-May | Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji’s Martyrdom Day |
| Saturday | 27-May | Fourth Saturday |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 June
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for June 2023.
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 10-Jun | Second Saturday |
| Saturday | 24-Jun | Fourth Saturday |
| Thursday | 29-Jun | Eid-ul-Zuha/Bakri Eid |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 July
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for July 2023.
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 8-Jul | Second Saturday |
| Saturday | 22-Jul | Fourth Saturday |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 August
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for August 2023.
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 12-Aug | Second Saturday |
| Tuesday | 15-Aug | Independence Day |
| Saturday | 26-Aug | Fourth Saturday |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 September
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for September 2023.| Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 7-Sept |
| Saturday | 9-Sep |
| Saturday | 23-Sept |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 October
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for October 2023.
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2-Oct | Gandhi Jayanti |
| Saturday | 14-Oct | Second Saturday |
| Tuesday | 24-Oct | Vijaya Dashami |
| Saturday | 28-Oct | Fourth Saturday/Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 November
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for November 2023.
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 11-Nov | Second Saturday |
| Sunday | 12-Nov | Deepavali |
| Saturday | 25-Nov | Fourth Saturday |
| Monday | 27-Nov | Guru Nanak’s Jayanti |
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 December
Here’s a table with the bank holiday list in Punjab for December 2023.
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 9-Dec | Second Saturday |
| Sunday | 17-Dec | Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Days |
| Saturday | 23-Dec | Fourth Saturday |
| Monday | 25-Dec | Christmas |
| Thursday | 29-Dec | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti |
Punjab
Punjab is a state in the northern part of India. People love it for its vibrant culture, rich farmlands, and tasty traditional foods. The state is also home to many special religious places. You can explore various places like Amritsar, Wagah Border, Patiala, Chandigarh, and Bhatinda.
- In Amritsar, you'll find the Golden Temple, a significant place for Sikhs. There are other important spots like the Jallianwala Baugh memorial, Gobindgarh fort, and the Partition museum.
- Wagah Border is the border between India and Pakistan. The flag-lowering ceremony here is a patriotic experience.
- Chandigarh is a well-planned city with lots of interesting places to visit.
- If you love history, Patiala is the place for you. It has many old and important buildings. Bhatinda is also worth a visit because of its historical significance.
Punjab Bank Holidays 2023 Coming Change in Workweek
Bank employees nationwide may soon transition to a five-day workweek. The Indian Banks Association (IBA) and United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) have proposed this change, and the finance ministry has expressed no objection. The plan, set to be phased in, could be effective by the end of 2023.
Currently, bank employees have Saturdays off, and the proposal suggests a slight extension of daily working hours to accommodate the shift. Under the proposed structure, employees would work from 9:45 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays as a uniform holiday. The decision, if approved, aims to enhance work-life balance and better align with the five-day workweek adopted by the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
While pending government approval, the shift represents a positive change for bank employees, addressing a long-standing union demand for improved work conditions and personal time. Online banking services and ATMs will continue to operate as usual during this transition.
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| Bank Holidays 2023 State Wise | Delhi Bank Holidays 2023 |
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