Mumbai, May 30: The Reserve Bank of India has published the official bank holiday schedule for June 2024. According to the schedule, the banks will remain closed for 10 days in the month of June. This includes all Sundays and the customary second and fourth Saturdays off. The announcement follows May's extensive holiday list, which saw banks closed for 14 days due to various occasions such as May Day, the Lok Sabha Elections, Akshaya Tritiya, and Buddha Purnima. Bank holidays in June 2024 in India will be on major observances like Maharana Pratap Jayanti, Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Raja Sankranti, etc. June 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important Days and Dates in June.

Bank customers are advised to take note of the June holidays and plan their banking activities accordingly. It is important to highlight that despite the physical closures, digital banking services will remain accessible. Customers can use services like Unified Payments Interface (UPI), mobile banking, and internet banking without interruption.

Bank Holidays in June 2024

  • June 9: Banks closed for Maharana Pratap Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

  • June 10: Banks closed for the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji in Punjab.

  • June 14: Banks closed in Odisha for Pahili Raja.

  • June 15: Banks closed in Mizoram for YMA Day and Odisha for Raja Sankranti.

  • June 17: Banks closed for Bakri Eid across India, except in some states.

  • June 21: Banks closed in many states for Vat Savitri Vrat.

Weekend Bank Holidays

  • June 8: Banks closed on the second Saturday in India.

  • June 22: Banks close on the fourth Saturday in India.

  • June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30: Banks closed on Sundays across India.

The RBI's monthly holiday list is a preemptive measure to prevent inconvenience to bank users, who are encouraged to consult the list to avoid futile trips to their local branches. The comprehensive list for June 2024 includes both state-specific holidays and certain restricted holidays, ensuring that customers are well-informed of the non-operational days in advance.

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