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Bank holidays 2024 in Kerala state under NI Act

The Government of Kerala State declared the following days as public HOLIDAYS for the year 2024 under Section 25 of the NI Act (Negotiable Instrument Act) 1881.

Sr.NoDateDayOccasion/Festival Date
126.01.2024FridayREPUBLIC DAY
208.03.2024FridayMAHASHIVARATRI
329.03.2024FridayGOOD FRIDAY
401.04.2024ThursdayBANKS’ ANNUAL CLOSING OF ACCOUNTS
510.04.2024FridayEID-UL-FITR/RAMZAN(RAMDHAN)
601.05.2024WednesdayMAY DAY
717.06.2024MondayBAKRID
815.08.2024ThursdayINDEPENDENCE DAY
920.08.2024TuesdaySHREE NARAYAN GURU JAYAYANTHI
1016.09.2024MondayMILAD-UN-NABI
1121.09.2024SaturdaySHREE NARAYAN GURU SAMADHI
1202.10.2024WednesdayMAHATMA GANDHI JAYANTHI
1331.10.2024ThursdayDIWALI/ DEEPAWALI
1425.12.2024WednesdayCHRISTMAS

All Sundays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays are Bank Holidays under the explanation to section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881. Holidays which fall on these days are not included in the list.

If any of the holidays for the festivals of the Muslim fraternity notified above do not fall on the date notified, the holiday date may be altered by the concerned government, or the community fraternity in government service may be granted special holidays on the date observable.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been taken to avoid errors or omissions in the list of holidays published above as per the State Gazette. In spite of this, it is possible that any changes in holiday dates, mistakes, errors, ambiguity, inconsistency, discrepancy, or doubts may inadvertently creep up.  The readers in case of any doubts are therefore requested to be guided by the holiday list announced by the state Gazette or the banks located in the state of Kerala or by the IBA for correct and authentic information. The author or anyone connected directly or indirectly to this website accepts no responsibility whatsoever and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages which may arise because of the contents of this write- up.

Surendra Naik

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