Bank Holiday today on June 17: All banks across India, including the State Bank of India (SBI), will be closed today on June 17, for Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid. Besides this, in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, bank holiday for Eid will extend for one more day on June 18 as well.
Notably, this comes after the Sunday off on June 16 and is an extended weekend leave for banks. Customers can access online banking facilities for convenience or in case of emergencies. You can also visit the banks' websites, use their mobile apps, or ATMs for urgent transactions.
June 2024 will has at least 12 bank holidays scheduled due to regional festivals, religious events and the weekends. This includes the second and fourth Saturdays in the month and all Sundays off. This month in particular has five Sundays.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) works with the various state governments to set the banks' holiday schedule for the year. Thus, the holiday list may differ across states depending on the local requirements.
Customers must note that since holidays vary across India, they must confirm all listed holidays with their nearest bank branch to plan better.
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