Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Bank Calendar Holiday List 2023
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently released its Bank Calendar Holiday List for the year 2023. Being the central banking institution of India, RBI plays a crucial role in managing the country’s monetary policy. As part of its duties, RBI has identified specific days as bank holidays in India. This article aims to delve into the RBI Bank Holidays in India, highlighting the reasons for their declaration and their impact on the economy.
State-Wise RBI Holiday List 2023
The list of RBI Holidays for the year 2023 has been published and varies from state to state. These holidays are declared to commemorate significant national and religious festivals, important anniversaries, and to provide a break from the regular work schedule. The purpose of declaring bank holidays by the RBI is to ensure the safety and security of all banking operations. For instance, on occasions such as Diwali, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, the RBI has declared bank holidays to guarantee the safe and secure conduct of all banking operations.
Regional Holidays in RBI Search Box
The Reserve Bank of India offers a powerful search tool, allowing users to locate holidays of various types, including those of regional significance. This tool features a search box that enables users to easily access a month-wise holiday list for the year 2023 with just a few clicks. Additionally, users have the option to select a specific region and month for any given year.
The RBI Search Box provides access to a comprehensive list of regional holidays for the year 2022, segregated by region. The holidays are categorized into three segments, namely: holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, holidays under both the Negotiable Instruments Act and Real Time Gross Settlement, and days when banks will be closing their accounts.
RBI Bank Holidays in January 2023
| Festival or Occasion |
Date |
| New Year’s Celebration |
2.1.2023 (Monday) |
| Imoinu Iratpa |
3.1.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Gaan-Ngai |
4.1.2023 (Wednesday) |
| Thiruvalluvar Day |
16.1.2023 (Monday) |
| Uzhavar Thirunal |
17.1.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Republic Day, Saraswati Puja |
26.1.2023 (Thursday) |
RBI Bank Holidays in February 2023
| Holiday Description |
Day |
| Lui-Ngai-Ni |
15.2.2023 (Sunday) |
| Mahashivratri (Maha Vad-14), Sivarathri |
18.2.2023 (Saturday) |
| State Day |
20.2.2023 (Monday) |
| Losar |
21.2.2023 (Tuesday) |
Bank Holidays in March 2023
| Holiday Description |
Day |
| Chapchar Kut |
3.3.2023 (Friday) |
| Holi, Holi (Second Day), Holika Dahan, Dhulandi, Dol Jatra |
7.3.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Holi, Holi 2nd Day – Dhuleti, Yaosang 2nd Day |
8.3.2023 (Wednesday) |
| Holi |
9.3.2023 (Thursday) |
| Gudi Padwa, Ugadi Festival, Bihar Divas, Telugu New Year’s Day |
22.3.2023 (Wednesday) |
| Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dashain) |
30.3.2023 (Thursday) |
RBI Bank Holidays in April 2023
| Holiday Description |
Day |
| To enable Banks to close their yearly accounts |
1.4.2023 (Saturday) |
| Mahaveera Jayanthi |
3.4.2023 (Monday) |
| Mahavir Jayanti |
4.4.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday |
5.4.2023 (Wednesday) |
| Good Friday |
7.4.2023 (Friday) |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Bohag Bihu, Tamil New Year’s Day, Maha Bisubha Sankranti |
14.4.2023 (Friday) |
| Vishu, Bohag Bihu, Himachal Day, Bengali New Year’s Day |
15.4.2023 (Saturday) |
| Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid), Garia Puja |
21.4.2023 (Friday) |
| Ramzan Eid (Eid-Ul-Fitr) |
22.4.2023 (Saturday) |
RBI Bank Holidays in May 2023
| Holiday Description |
Day |
| Maharashtra Day, May Day |
1.5.2023 (Monday) |
| Buddha Purnima |
5.5.2023 (Friday) |
| State Day |
16.5.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Maharana Pratap Jayanti |
22.5.2023 (Monday) |
RBI Bank Holidays in June 2023
| Holiday Description |
Day |
| Y.M.A. Day, Raja Sankranti |
15.6.2023 (Thursday) |
| Kang (Rathajatra), Ratha Yatra |
20.6.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Kharchi Puja |
26.6.2023 (Monday) |
| Bakri Eid (Eid-Ul-Zuha) |
28.6.2023 (Wednesday) |
| Bakri Eid (Eid-Ul-Adha) |
29.6.2023 (Thursday) |
| Remna Ni, Id-Ul-Zuha |
30.6.2023 (Friday) |
RBI Bank Holidays in July 2023
| Holiday Description |
Day |
| MHIP Day |
6.7.2023 (Thursday) |
| Ker Puja |
11.7.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Bhanu Jayanti |
13.7.2023 (Thursday) |
| U Tirot Sing Day |
17.7.2023 (Monday) |
| Drukpa Tshe-zi |
21.7.2023 (Friday) |
| Muharram (Tajiya) |
29.7.2023 (Saturday) |
RBI Bank Holidays in August 2023
| Holiday Description |
Day |
| Tendong Lho Rum Faat |
8.8.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Independence Day |
15.8.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) |
16.8.2023 (Wednesday) |
| Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva |
18.8.2023 (Friday) |
| First Onam |
28.8.2023 (Monday) |
| Thiruvonam |
29.8.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Raksha Bandhan |
30.8.2023 (Wednesday) |
| Raksha Bandhan, Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi, Pang-Lhabsol |
31.8.2023 (Thursday) |
RBI Bank Holidays in September 2023
| Holiday Description |
Day |
| Sri Krishna Janmashtami |
6.9.2023 (Wednesday) |
| Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8), Sri Krishna Ashtami |
7.9.2023 (Thursday) |
| Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata, Vinayaka Chathurthi |
18.9.2023 (Monday) |
| Ganesh Chaturthi, Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha) |
19.9.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd day), Nuakhai |
20.9.2023 (Wednesday) |
| Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day |
22.9.2023 (Friday) |
| Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva |
25.9.2023 (Monday) |
| Milad-i-Sherif (Birthday of Prophet Muhammed) |
27.9.2023 (Wednesday) |
| Eid-E-Milad, Eid-e-Meeladunnabi – (Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday) (Bara Vafat) |
28.9.2023 (Thursday) |
| Indrajatra |
29.9.2023 (Friday) |
RBI Bank Holidays in October 2023
| Holiday Description |
Day |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
2.10.2022 (Monday) |
| Kati Bihu |
18.10.2022 (Wednesday) |
| Durga Puja |
21.10.2022 (Saturday) |
| Dusshera (Mahanavami), Ayudha Pooja, Durga Puja, Vijaya Dasami |
23.10.2022 (Monday) |
| Dussehra, Dusshera (Vijaya Dashmi), Durga Puja |
24.10.2022 (Tuesday) |
| Durga Puja (Dasain) |
25.10.2022 (Wednesday) |
| Durga Puja (Dasain) |
26.10.2022 (Thursday) |
| Durga Puja (Dasain) |
27.10.2022 (Friday) |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday |
31.10.2022 (Tuesday) |
RBI Bank Holidays in November 2023
| Holiday Description |
Day |
| Kannada Rajyothsava, Kut, Karva Chauth |
1.11.2022 (Wednesday) |
| Wangala Festival |
10.11.2022 (Friday) |
| Govardhan Pooja, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) |
13.11.2022 (Monday) |
| Diwali (Bali Pratipada), Deepavali, Vikram Samvant New Year Day, Laxmi Puja |
14.11.2022 (Tuesday) |
| Bhaidooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Ningol Chakkouba |
15.11.2022 (Wednesday) |
| Chhath (Morning Arghya) |
20.11.2022 (Monday) |
| Seng Kutsnem |
23.11.2022 (Thursday) |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti, Karthika Purnima, Rahas Purnima |
27.11.2022 (Monday) |
| Kanakadasa Jayanthi |
30.11.2022 (Thursday) |
RBI Bank Holidays in December 2023
| Holiday Description |
Day |
| Feast of St. Francis Xavier |
4.12.2023 (Monday) |
| Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma |
12.12.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Losoong, Namsoong |
13.12.2023 (Wednesday) |
| Losoong, Namsoong |
14.12.2023 (Thursday) |
| Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham |
18.12.2023 (Monday) |
| Goa Liberation Day |
19.12.2023 (Tuesday) |
| Christmas |
25.12.2023 (Monday) |
| Christmas Celebration |
26.12.2023 (Tuesday) |
| U Kiang Nangbah |
30.12.2023 (Saturday) |
