The beginning of the year witnesses over six days of bank closures in Mizoram. Besides Sundays, January 1, January 2, January 11, and January 26 are marked as holidays due to New Year, Missionary Day, and Republic Day. Republic Day, a significant national event, commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. Banks, including Axis Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, City Union Bank, and Indian Bank, will remain closed on these days.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
---|---|---|
January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
January 2 | Tuesday | New Year Holiday |
January 11 | Thursday | Missionary Day |
January 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
January 26 | Friday | Republic Day |
January 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
The New Year festival, a global celebration marking the commencement of a fresh year, encompasses social, cultural, and religious observances and stands as one of the oldest and most widely embraced traditions.
In the Christian-majority northeastern state of Mizoram, Missionary Day is observed to commemorate the arrival of two Welsh Christian missionaries. On this occasion, people partake in special worship services, engaging in prayer and reflecting on the blessings of God that accompanied the arrival of the Gospel with the first two missionaries in 1894.
Republic Day, a significant national event, commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. Banks, including Axis Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, City Union Bank, and Indian Bank, will remain closed on these days.