Bank Holidays in Punjab during June

The banks will remain closed during the second week and the fourth week Saturday. There will be no banking transactions during these days across all the branches in the country. It is a central holiday on these two days.

Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti: Kabir Jayanti is observed in honour of Sant Kabir Das who is believed to have lived in India during the 15 Century. It is an annual event which is observed to mark the birth anniversary of Kabir Das who was a renowned saint, poet and social reformer. His poems and works describe the greatness and oneness of the supreme almighty – God. His birth anniversary falls on the Purnima (full moon day) as per the Hindu calendar month of Jyeshta. His poems are popularly known as ‘Kabir ke Dohe’. 

Bakrid: Bakri-Id, also recognized as the 'Festival of Sacrifice,' is an annual celebration observed by the Muslim community worldwide. The festival honors the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim of his son and signifies the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage to the sacred city of Mecca. Key customs on this day include the distribution of meat among relatives and the recitation of takbir. Falling on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, this festival holds significant importance.

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Regional holidays, combined with the standard closure on the second and fourth Saturdays, underscore Punjab's commitment to preserving its cultural identity.