In July, banks in Punjab will be closed on usual days, including the second and fourth Saturdays, as part of the regular schedule. Awareness of regional variations is essential, as Punjab's holidays may not align with those of other states.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
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July 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
July 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
During these two days, there will be no banking transactions at the branch level across all the banks in Punjab. All the banks including BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Societe Generale, Citi Bank, and DCB Bank will remain closed during these two days.
Muharram: It is a Muslim festival. Muharram is a public holiday in Punjab. It is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Few Muslims fast during the daytime on the ninth and 10th days of the month or the 10th and 11th days of the month. Some of them do attend special prayer meetings in private homes or mosques.