August commences with a significant closure, as banks in Nagaland remain shut for four days, including August 15 (Tuesday) and August 26 (Monday), to observe Independence Day and Janmashtami, respectively.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
---|---|---|
August 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 15 | Thursday | Independence Day |
August 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 26 | Monday | Janmashtami |
Independence Day holds immense historical importance, marking the end of British rule in 1947 and the establishment of an independent Indian nation. It also symbolizes the partition of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan, a momentous event etched in history.
Raksha Bandhan is an annually observed Hindu rite that holds a central role in a festival of the same name celebrated in South Asia, and it is also embraced in other regions with significant influence from Hindu culture across the globe. During this event, sisters of varying ages tie a talisman or amulet known as the rakhi around their brothers' wrists. This ritual symbolizes the sisters' protective gesture towards their brothers, who, in return, present them with a gift. Additionally, it traditionally involves brothers accepting a share of the responsibility for their sisters' potential care.