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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on February 12 on account of Guru Ravi Das Jayanti?
- Bank holiday today: The Delhi government has also announced an official holiday in Delhi, instead of just a restricted holiday, to mark Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Bank holiday today: State-run and private banks in some states will remain closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, on account of Guru Ravi Das Jayanti and for the local state elections. Also, the Delhi government has announced an official holiday for government employees in the national capital instead of a restricted holiday on February 12 to mark Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
However, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not updated details about the bank holiday in Delhi on February 12, 2025. The notification issued by the general administration department said, "The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi is pleased to declare Wednesday, February 12, 2025, as a holiday in all government offices, autonomous bodies and public undertakings of the Delhi government, on account of Guru Ravidas Jayanti". It said the restricted holiday on account of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, declared in November 2024, has been cancelled.
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Bank holiday for Ravi Das Jayanti?
According to the central bank's calendar, not all banks in the country will be closed today. The daily holiday schedule varies by state and is based on festivals specific to each state. Also, experts advise customers to check their respective banks and check the RBI's official website for bank holidays applicable in their region. According to the RBI's calendar, here's the list of banks which will remain closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025:
Bank holiday in Himachal Pradesh
Banks are closed in Himachal Pradesh on February 12 to honour the birthday of Guru Ravi Das. Guru Ravidass Jayanti is the birthday of Ravidas, celebrated on Magh Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Magh month. It is the annual focal point for the festival in India.
Bank holiday in Aizwal
Banks will observe a local holiday on Wednesday in Aizwal to facilitate voting. Employees are granted a holiday to encourage voting rights in polling days.
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First Published:11 Feb 2025, 09:53 PM IST
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