During February, banks in Punjab will be closed on usual days, including the second and fourth Saturdays, following the regular schedule. It's noteworthy that Punjab's holidays may not align with those of other states, emphasizing the importance of awareness of regional variations.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
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February 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
February 24 | Saturday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
All the banks including Dena Bank, ICICI Bank, Corporation Bank and Standard Chartered Bank will remain closed on the bank holidays.
Apart from regional and cultural festivals, Punjab also celebrates rural sports festivals in February. The Kila Raipur Sports Festival is a rural festival that has grown over six decades, to become the biggest sports festival in the region that draws competitors from across the globe. The bullock cart race is the main attraction. Other events that are big on entertainment include the tractor race and tug-of-war. One can also witness events such as people lifting bicycles with their teeth, pulling cars with their teeth or ears, or riding on a bicycle ringed with a burning tyre and other daredevil stunts.
This sports festival takes place in Ludhiana, Punjab. This day is not declared as a bank holiday in Punjab.