List of Bank Holidays 2023 in West Bengal
List of Holidays 2023 to be observed by all Banks in the State of West Bengal has been notified by the Government of West Bengal under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument, Act 1881 (XXVI of 1881).
West Bengal Bank Holidays in 2023
Government of West Bengal
Finance (Audit) Department
“NABANNA”
325, Sarat Chatterjee Road
Howrah-711102
No. 4331-F(P2)
Howrah, the 21st October, 2022.
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the power conferred by the explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881), read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Notification No. 20/25/56-pub(l) dated the 8th June, 1957 the Governor is pleased to declare the days as specified at List-1 below to be Public Holidays during the year 2023.
- Birth Day of Swami Vivekananda – 12th January 2023 – Thursday
- Netaji’s Birth Day – 23rd January 2023 – Monday
- Republic Day – 26th January 2023 – Thursday
- Saraswati Puja [Sree Panchami] – 26th January 2023 – Thursday
- Doljatra – 7th March 2023 – Tuesday
- Mahavir Jayanti – 4th April 2023 – Tuesday
- Good Friday – 7th April 2023 – Friday
- Birth Day of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar – 14th April 2023 – Friday
- **Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha) – 15th April 2023 – Saturday
- **Eid-UI-Fitr – 22nd April 2023 – Saturday
- May Day – 1st May 2023 – Monday
- Buddha Purnima – 5th May 2023 – Friday
- Birth Day of Rabindranath Tagore – 9th May 2023 – Tuesday
- Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) – 29th June 2023 – Thursday
- **Muharram – 29th July 2023 – Saturday
- Independence Day – 15th August 2023 – Tuesday
- Birth Day of Gandhiji – 2nd October 2023 – Monday
- **Mahalaya – 14th October 2023 – Saturday
- **Durga Puja, Maha Saptami – 21st October 2023 – Saturday
- Durga Puja, Maha Nabami – 23rd October 2023 – Monday
- Durga Puja, Dasami – 24th October 2023 – Tuesday
- **Lakshmi Puja – 28th October 2023 – Saturday
- Bhratridwitiya – 15th November 2023 – Wednesday
- Birth Day of Guru Nanak – 27th November 2023 – Monday
- Christmas Day – 25th December 2023 – Monday
Yearly Closing of Bank Account: 1st April (Saturday) (for Banks only)
(Note: The Government Offices only where Saturdays are not observed as full holiday including Treasuries, Sub-Treasuries shall remain open).
Bank Holiday List 2023 West Bengal PDF Download
CHECK ALSO: West Bengal Govt Holiday List 2023 PDF | Central Govt Holiday List 2023 PDF Download
Note: 2nd and 4th Saturdays and all Sundays of all months in the year 2023 are declared as bank holidays.
Bank Holiday Dates on Second and Fourth Saturday for the year 2023
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in January 2023
- 14 January 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 28 January 2023 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in February 2023
- 11 February 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 25 February 2023 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in March 2023
- 11 March 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 25 March 2023 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in April 2023
- 8 April 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 22 April 2023 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in May 2023
- 13 May 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 27 May 2023 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in June 2023
- 10 June 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 24 June 2023 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in July 2023
- 8 July 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 22 July 2023 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in August 2023
- 12 August 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 26 August 2023 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in September 2023
- 9 September 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 23 September 2023 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in October 2023
- 14 October 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 28 October 2023 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in November 2023
- 11 November 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 25 November 2023 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in December 2023
- 9 December 2023 – 2nd Saturday
- 23 December 2023 – 4th Saturday
List of Bank Holidays 2022 in West Bengal
Holiday List 2022 are declared under the Negotiable Instrument Act by West Bengal Government are observed by all the banks in West Bengal State.
West Bengal Bank Holidays in 2022 Month Wise
Bank Holidays in West Bengal January 2022
- 12 January 2022 – Wednesday – Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
- 26 January 2022 – Wednesday – Republic Day
Bank Holidays in West Bengal February 2022
- 5 February 2022 – Saturday – Vasant Panchami
Bank Holidays in West Bengal March 2022
- 18 March 2022 – Friday – Doljatra
Bank Holidays in West Bengal April 2022
- 14 April 2022 – Thursday – Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
- 14 April 2022 – Thursday – Mahavir Jayanti
- 15 April 2022 – Friday – Good Friday
- 15 April 2022 – Friday – Bengali New Year
Bank Holidays in West Bengal May 2022
- 3 May 2022 – Tuesday – Idul Fitr
- 9 May 2022 – Monday – Guru Rabindranath Jayanti
- 16 May 2022 – Monday – Buddha Purnima
Bank Holidays in West Bengal June 2022
- No Bank Holidays in June 2022
Bank Holidays in West Bengal July 2022
- No Bank Holidays in July 2022
Bank Holidays in West Bengal August 2022
- 9 August 2022 – Tuesday – Muharram
- 15 August 2022 – Monday – Independence Day
Bank Holidays in West Bengal September 2022
- No Bank Holidays in September 2022
Bank Holidays in West Bengal October 2022
- 3 October 2022 – Monday – Maha Ashtami
- 4 October 2022 – Tuesday – Maha Navami
- 5 October 2022 – Wednesday – Vijaya Dashami
- 24 October 2022 – Monday – Diwali
Bank Holidays in West Bengal November 2022
- 8 November 2022 – Tuesday – Guru Nanak Jayanti
Bank Holidays in West Bengal December 2022
- 25 December 2022 – Sunday – Christmas Day
Bank Holiday in West Bengal 2022 PDF Download
Note: The 2nd Saturday and 4th Saturday of every month as public holiday for banks in India.
Central Govt Holiday List 2022 PDF Download
Central Government Offices Holidays 2022 in West Bengal (CGEWCC Kolkata Holidays 2022)
Bank Holidays on Second and Fourth Saturdays in 2022
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in January 2022
- 08.01.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 22.01.2022 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in February 2022
- 12.02.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 26.02.2022 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in March 2022
- 12.03.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 26.03.2022 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in April 2022
- 09.04.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 23.04.2022 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in May 2022
- 14.05.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 28.05.2022 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in June 2022
- 11.06.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 25.06.2022 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in July 2022
- 09.07.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 23.07.2022 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in August 2022
- 13.08.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 27.08.2022 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in September 2022
- 10.09.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 24.09.2022 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in October 2022
- 08.10.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 22.10.2022 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in November 2022
- 12.11.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 26.11.2022 – 4th Saturday
Bank Holidays 2nd and 4th Saturdays in December 2022
- 10.12.2022 – 2nd Saturday
- 24.12.2022 – 4th Saturday
West Bengal Govt Holiday List 2022
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