State-wise Bank Holidays in North Eastern India and Sikkim

The North Eastern region of India, comprising eight culturally diverse states, observes a distinct set of public and bank holidays reflecting regional festivals, historical events, and local traditions. For banks and financial institutions, adherence to state-specific holidays notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is essential for ensuring compliance, smooth branch operations, and accurate customer…

Bank holidays 2026: Meghalaya State

The Government of Meghalaya state in its notification no. No. GAA/67/2024/47 dated 21.10.2025 declared following days as public holidays under section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act 1881. List of holidays Occasion Date Day New Year’s Day  January 01, 2026  Thursday  Republic Day January 26, 2026 Monday Holi March 04, 2026  Wednesday  Eid Al Fitr /…

Jammu & Kashmir 2026 Bank Holidays

The government of Jammu & Kashmir released a notification (Govt Order No. 1894-JK(GAD) of 2025, dated Dec 12, 2025) listed following  Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act holidays  in the year 2026 Date Day Holiday 26.01.2026 Monday Republic Day 15.02.2026 Sunday Maha Shivaratri 04.03.2026 Wednesday Holi ((Jammu Province only) 17.03.2026 Tuesday Shab-I-Qadr 19.03.2026 Thursday 1 Navratra 20.03.2026…

Tripura State Bank Holidays in 2026

The official holiday list for 2026, released under order number F.17(1)-GA(SA)/2025/830 dated 1st December 2025, outlines the festival and special holidays for all banks and financial institutions in Tripura. Date Day Occasion/Festival Date 23.01.2026 Friday Netaji ‘sBirthday/Vasant Panchami 26.01.2026 Monday Republic Day 04.03.2026 Wednesday Holi 21.03.2026 Saturday Id-ul-Fitr/Ramzan 01.04.2026 Wednesday Annual closing of accounts (holiday …

Bank Holidays 2026: Nagaland State

The State Government  of Nagaland  declared the days specified below as public holidays under the explanation to Section – 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Acts, 1881 (Act, XXVI of 1881). Date Day Occasion/Festival Date 01.01.2026 Thursday New Year Day 26.01.2026 Monday REPUBLIC DAY 04.03.2026 Wednesday HOLI 21.03.2026 Saturday RAMZAN (IDUL FITR) 01.04.2026 Wednesday  ANNUAL  CLOSING…

Mizoram State: List of Bank Holiday 2026

In exercise of the powers conferred by Explanation under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 read with the Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs No.25/20/56/Pub-I Dt. 06.09.1957, the Governor of Mizoram is pleased to declare the following days as Holidays for Banks and financial institutions within Mizoram State during the calendar year…

From Traditional CTS to CCSR: How RBI is Transforming Cheque Clearing in India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide its circular CO.DPSS.RLPD.No.S536/04-07-001/2025-2026 dated August 13, 2025, introduced the framework for Continuous Clearing and Settlement on Realisation (CCSR) in the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Phase 1 of this initiative was implemented with effect from October 4, 2025. Subsequently, on Wednesday (24.12.2025) RBI issued a partial modification to the…

Chandigarh UT Bank Holidays in 2026

The following are the public (bank) holidays for Chandigarh UT in 2026, declared under the explanation of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.  Holidays  Date  Day  Republic Day  January 26, 2026  Monday Holi March 03, 2026  Tuesday  Hola March 04,2026 Wednesday Eid Al Fitr / Ramjan-Eid  March 21, 2026  Saturday Ram Navami March 26,…

Madhya Pradesh State- Bank holidays 2026

The following are the public (bank) holidays for Madhya Pradesh in 2026, declared under the explanation of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.  List of holidays Occasion Date Day Republic Day January 26  Monday Holi March 04, 2026  Wednesday  Eid Al Fitr / Ramjan-Eid  March 21, 2026   Saturday  Ram Navami March 26, 2026 Thursday…