West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023
West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023:
Bank holidays in West Bengal in 2023 include state-specific festivals, national holidays, and mandatory holidays like Sundays and the
second and fourth Saturdays.
On these days, all banks in the state are closed for in-person financial transactions. However, online transactions can still be conducted. This article outlines the bank holiday list for West Bengal in the calendar year 2023.
West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 Complete List
West Bengal,
the fourth most populous state in the country. Both the state and central governments have released the holiday calendar for West Bengal in 2023. The holidays are categorized as
public holidays, bank holidays, and national holidays,
with bank holidays applicable only to scheduled and private banks.
Here is a list of national, public, and bank holidays in West Bengal for 2023, available for the citizens of the state throughout the year.
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Holiday
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Date
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Day
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Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
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January 12, 2023
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Thursday
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Second Saturday
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January 14, 2023
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Saturday
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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti
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January 23, 2023
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Monday
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Republic Day
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January 26, 2023
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Thursday
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Vasant Panchami
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January 26, 2023
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Thursday
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Fourth Saturday
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January 28, 2023
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Saturday
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Second Saturday
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February 11, 2023
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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February 25, 2023
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Saturday
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Doljatra
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March 8, 2023
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Wednesday
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Second Saturday
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March 11, 2023
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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March 25, 2023
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Saturday
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Good Friday
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April 7, 2023
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Friday
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Second Saturday
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April 8, 2023
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Saturday
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Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
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April 14, 2023
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Friday
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Bengali New Year
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April 15, 2023
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Saturday
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Idul Fitr
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April 22, 2023
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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April 22, 2023
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Saturday
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May Day
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May 1, 2023
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Monday
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Buddha Purnima
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May 5, 2023
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Friday
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Guru Rabindranath Jayanti
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May 9, 2023
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Tuesday
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Second Saturday
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May 13, 2023
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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May 27, 2023
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Saturday
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Second Saturday
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June 10, 2023
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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June 24, 2023
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Saturday
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Bakrid/ Eid al Adha
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June 29, 2023
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Thursday
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Second Saturday
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July 8, 2023
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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July 22, 2023
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Saturday
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Muharram
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July 29, 2023
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Saturday
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Second Saturday
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August 12, 2023
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Saturday
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Independence Day
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August 15, 2023
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Tuesday
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Fourth Saturday
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August 26, 2023
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Saturday
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Second Saturday
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September 9, 2023
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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September 23, 2023
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Saturday
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Gandhi Jayanti
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October 2, 2023
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Monday
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Second Saturday
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October 14, 2023
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Saturday
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Mahalaya Amavasye
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October 14, 2023
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Saturday
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Maha Saptami
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October 21, 2023
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Saturday
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Maha Ashtami
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October 22, 2023
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Sunday
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Maha Navami
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October 23, 2023
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Monday
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Vijaya Dashami
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October 24, 2023
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Tuesday
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Lakshmi Puja
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October 28, 2023
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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October 28, 2023
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Saturday
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Second Saturday
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November 11, 2023
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Saturday
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Diwali
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November 12, 2023
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Sunday
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Fourth Saturday
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November 25, 2023
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Saturday
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Guru Nanak Jayanti
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November 27, 2023
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Monday
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Second Saturday
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December 9, 2023
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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December 23, 2023
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Saturday
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Christmas Day
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December 25, 2023
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Monday
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West Bengal Public Bank Holidays 2023
The
West Bengal holiday list in 2023
below provides information about public bank holidays observed in the state. This information is beneficial for planning leaves and making the most of general holidays.
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Holiday
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Date
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Day
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Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
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12 January 2023
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Thursday
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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti
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23 January 2023
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Monday
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Republic Day
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26 January 2023
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Thursday
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Vasant Panchami
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26 January 2023
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Thursday
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Doljatra
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8 March 2023
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Wednesday
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Good Friday
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7 April 2023
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Friday
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Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
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14 April 2023
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Friday
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Bengali New Year
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15 April 2023
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Saturday
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Idul Fitr
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22 April 2023
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Saturday
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May Day
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1 May 2023
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Monday
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Buddha Purnima
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5 May 2023
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Friday
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Guru Rabindranath Jayanti
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9 May 2023
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Tuesday
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Bakrid/ Eid al Adha
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29 June 2023
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Thursday
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Independence Day
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15 August 2023
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Tuesday
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Gandhi Jayanti
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2 October 2023
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Monday
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Mahalaya Amavasye
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14 October 2023
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Saturday
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Maha Saptami
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21 October 2023
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Saturday
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Maha Ashtami
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22 October 2023
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Sunday
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Maha Navami
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23 October 2023
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Monday
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Vijaya Dashami
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24 October 2023
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Tuesday
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Lakshmi Puja
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28 October 2023
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Saturday
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Diwali
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12 November 2023
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Sunday
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Guru Nanak Jayanti
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27 November 2023
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Monday
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Christmas Day
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25 December 2023
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Monday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 Month Wise List
West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 January
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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Birthday of Swami Vivekananda
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12-Jan
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Thursday
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Second Saturday
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14-Jan
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Saturday
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Birthday Of Netaji
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23-Jan
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Monday
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Republic Day/Saraswathi Pooja
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26-Jan
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Thursday
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Fourth Saturday
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28-Jan
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Saturday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 February
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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Second Saturday
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11-Feb
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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25-Feb
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Saturday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 March
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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Second Saturday
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11-Mar
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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25-Mar
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Saturday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 April
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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Annual Closing Day for Bank
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1-Apr
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Saturday
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Good Friday
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7-Apr
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Friday
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Second Saturday
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8-Apr
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Saturday
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Eid-ul-Fitr
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22-Apr
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Saturday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 May
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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May Day/Labour Day
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1-May
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Monday
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Buddha Purnima
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5-May
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Friday
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Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
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9-May
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Tuesday
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Second Saturday
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13-May
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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27-May
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Saturday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 June
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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Second Saturday
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10-Jun
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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24-Jun
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Saturday
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Eid-Al-Alda
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29-Jun
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Thursday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 July
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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Second Saturday
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8-Jul
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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22-Jul
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Saturday
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Muharram
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29-Jul
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Saturday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 August
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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Second Saturday
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12-Aug
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Saturday
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Independence Day
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15-Aug
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Tuesday
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Fourth Saturday
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26-Aug
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Saturday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 September
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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Second Saturday
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9-Sep
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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23-Sep
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Saturday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 October
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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Gandhi Jayanti
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2-Oct
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Monday
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Second Saturday/Mahalaya
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14-Oct
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Saturday
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Durgapuja Saptami
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21-Oct
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Saturday
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Durgapuja Ashtami
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22-Oct
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Sunday
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Durgapuja Navami
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23-Oct
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Monday
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Vijaya Dashami
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24-Oct
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Tuesday
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Fourth Saturday/Lakshmi Pooja
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28-Oct
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Saturday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 November
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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Second Saturday
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11-Nov
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Saturday
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Kali Puja
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12-Nov
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Sunday
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Fourth Saturday
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25-Nov
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Saturday
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Guru Nanak’s Jayanti
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27-Nov
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Monday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 December
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Holiday Name
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Date
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Day
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Second Saturday
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9-Dec
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Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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23-Dec
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Saturday
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Christmas
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25-Dec
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Monday
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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023 Description
West Bengal marks the birthday of Swami Vivekananda every 12th January. Vasant Panchami and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti also fall in the same month. This year, Holi Dahan is in March. In April, the state celebrates the birthday of B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian constitution. Pohela Boishakh, known as Bengali New Year, is also observed in West Bengal.
Muharram, a significant Islamic festival, is observed across the country. In 2023, Muharram falls in September. As the year concludes, Diwali and Vijay Dashami, prominent Hindu festivals, are celebrated nationwide. The grandest Christian festival, Christmas Day, is joyously observed on 25th December.
Why do we Require the Calendar of West Bengal Bank Holidays 2023?
We all need the West Bengal holidays calendar for various reasons. Consider if you work in Delhi but are originally from West Bengal; the calendar helps you plan travel in advance. Early bookings often result in lower transportation costs. With many people eager to travel during holidays, the holiday calendar assists in planning trips well in advance.
National Bank Holidays in West Bengal in Year 2023
There are three national holidays. Republic Day, the first national holiday, is celebrated in January. Independence Day, the second national holiday, is observed in August. The third national holiday is Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated in October. Independence Day commemorates freedom from the UK, while Republic Day honors the creation of India's constitution. Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, on 2nd October, pays tribute to the Father of the Nation.
