Himachal Pradesh Bank Holiday List 2022

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:34 AM IST

Updated on 6 Jun, 2022, 11:05 AM IST

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Public and private banks remain closed for banking transactions on festivals, national and state-specific holidays. While banking transactions at the bank’s branch remain unavailable to customers, ATMs and online banking are available. Read on to discover the Himachal Pradesh bank holiday list 2022.

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Bank Holidays Calendar in Himachal Pradesh:

Bank holidays in Himachal Pradesh 2022 includes the regular public holidays as well as mandatory holidays. Mandatory bank holidays are restricted to the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Below is the list of Himachal Pradesh bank holidays:

List of Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh 2022:

Below is the day, date and name of holidays observed by banks in Himachal Pradesh during the calendar year 2022:

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During January

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	8 January	Second Saturday
Saturday	22 January	Fourth Saturday
Tuesday	25 January	State Day
Wednesday	26 January	Republic Day

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During February

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	12 February	Second Saturday
Wednesday	16 February	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Saturday	26 February	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During March

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	1 March	Maha Shivaratri
Saturday	12 March	Second Saturday
Saturday	19 March	Holi
Saturday	26 March	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During April

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	9 April	Second Saturday
Sunday	10 April	Ram Navami
Thursday	14 April	Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday	15 April	Good Friday & Himachal Day
Saturday	23 April	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During May

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	2 May	Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti
Tuesday	3 May	Eid-Ul Fitr
Saturday	14 May	Second Saturday
Monday	16 May	Buddha Purnima
Saturday	28 May	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During June

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	2 June	Maharana Pratap Jayanti
Saturday	11 June	Second Saturday
Tuesday	14 June	Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
Saturday	25 June	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During July

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	9 July	Second Saturday
Sunday	10 July	Bakrid / Eid al Adha
Saturday	23 July	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During August

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	9 August	Muharram
Saturday	13 August	Second Saturday
Monday	15 August	Independence Day
Friday	19 August	Janmashtami
Saturday	27 August	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During September

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	10 September	Second Saturday
Saturday	24 September	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During October

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	2 October	Gandhi Jayanti
Wednesday	5 October	Vijaya Dashami
Saturday	8 October	Second Saturday
Sunday	9 October	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Saturday	22 October	Fourth Saturday
Tuesday	25 October	Diwali

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During November

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	8 November	Guru Nanak Jayanti
Saturday	12 November	Second Saturday
Saturday	26 November	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During December

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	10 December	Second Saturday
Saturday	24 December	Fourth Saturday
Sunday	25 December	Christmas Festival

Note: The list of Himachal Pradesh bank holidays is applicable across the state including the cities listed below:

Shimla
Dharamshala
Manali
Solan
Mandi
Chamba
Dalhousie
Kasauli
Nahan
Bilaspur

Also, read: India Bank Holidays List 2022

Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh:

Himachal Pradesh is nestled at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas which is picture perfect for a great vacation. From mesmerising valleys, snow-capped mountains to cosy hill stations, the state is indeed a tourists’ or travellers’ abode. Below are some of the popular tourists places in Himachal Pradesh that you might want to visit:

Shimla: Not only is it the capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is also called as the Queen of Hills. Winter is the right time to spend your holidays in Shimla as the city is covered with snow. Apart from enjoying its picturesque landscape, travellers and adventure seekers can trek or hike to view some of the breathtaking views. Shimla is well connected by air, road and rail which makes it accessible for tourists.

Manali: Manali is one of the top destinations in India as it draws tourists from across the globe for its picture-perfect landscape especially when it snows. There are several valleys, waterfalls, lush pine forests and meadows that attract both tourists and adventure seekers.

Kasol: The hamlet of Kasol lies on the banks of river Parvati and is also referred to as the “Little Israel of India” as it attracts several tourists from Israel. Kasol is famous among travellers and backpackers as it offers breathtaking views while you trek or hike some of the snow-capped mountains. There are several budget-friendly stays and cafes catering to tourists especially backpackers.

Dharamshala: Dharamshala is the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh and sits in the upper reaches of Kangra valley. The climate is excellent most of the year, Dharamshala is surrounded by snow-capped Dhauladhar mountains and thick pine forests making it a great place to trek and explore the mesmerizing landscapes of the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh.