Bank holiday today: Are branches open or shut for the Festival of Colours?

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• The list of states observing a holiday includes Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, and Himachal Pradesh. More from Business DAG's art and heritage festival launches its second Mumbai edition: Details inside World Wildlife Day: The lesser-known national parks protecting India’s biodiversityIt is important to note that while today marks a significant day for many, the exact dates for such holidays can vary depending on local customs and official notifications.
• Banking customers should verify the status of their local branch, as operational schedules shift based on the specific observances in each location. Significance of the festive seasonThe festivals celebrated during this time are diverse and deeply rooted in local traditions.
• For instance, Dol Purnima, also popularly known as Dol Jatra, Doul Utsav, Dol yatra, Deul or Holi, is a Hindu swing festival celebrated during the Holi festival of Assam, Bengal, Braj region, Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Tripura. Quick ReadsView AllIran crisis casts shadow over Asian banks’ record Gulf lending spree: ReportStrait of Hormuz shut, global oil markets in turmoil as Iran war pinches world economyThese celebrations carry immense cultural value, bringing communities together to mark the changing seasons and the triumph of goodness.
• In southern regions, the focus shifts to different traditions.
• Attukal Pongala is a 10 day Pongala festival celebrated in the month of Kumbham, at the Attukal Temple in Thiruvananthapuram in the Indian state of Kerala. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADNavigating the festive calendarThe month of March is particularly busy for banks due to the confluence of various regional festivals.