Kerala Bank Holiday List 2022

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:37 AM IST

Updated on 11 Apr, 2024, 11:06 AM IST

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Bank holidays in Kerala include both festivals and national holidays. Apart from these holidays, public and private banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. In this article, we have listed the Kerala Bank Holidays in 2022.

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Bank Holidays Calendar in Kerala:

Bank holidays calendar in Kerala consists of the mandatory, festival and national holidays. During these days banking transactions are unavailable to customers. However, with the advent of the internet, bank customers can perform certain transactions like transfer of funds through the online mode.

List of Bank Holidays in Kerala 2022:

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

Bank Holidays in Kerala During January 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	08 January	Second Saturday
Saturday	22 January	Fourth Saturday
Wednesday	26 January	Republic Day

Bank Holidays in Kerala During February 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	12 February	Second Saturday
Saturday	26 February	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Kerala During March 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	01 March	Maha Shivaratri
Saturday	12 March	Second Saturday
Saturday	26 March	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Kerala During April 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	01 April	Yearly Closing of the Banks
Saturday	09 April	Second Saturday
Thursday	14 April	Vishu & Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday	15 April	Good Friday
Sunday	17 April	Easter Sunday
Saturday	23 April	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Kerala During May 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	01 May	May Day
Tuesday	03 May	Eid-ul-Fitr
Saturday	14 May	Second Saturday
Saturday	28 May	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Kerala During June 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	11 June	Second Saturday
Saturday	25 June	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Kerala During July 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	09 July	Second Saturday
Sunday	10 July	Bakrid/Eid-al-Adha
Saturday	23 July	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Kerala During August 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	13 August	Second Saturday
Monday	15 August	Independence Day
Saturday	27 August	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Kerala During September 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	07 September	First Onam
Thursday	08 September	Thiruvonam
Saturday	10 September	Second Saturday & Shree Narayana Guru Jayanti
Wednesday	21 September	Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi
Saturday	24 September	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Kerala During October 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	02 October	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	04 October	Maha Navami
Wednesday	05 October	Vijaya Dashami
Saturday	08 October	Second Saturday
Sunday	09 October	Eid-e-Milad
Saturday	22 October	Fourth Saturday
Monday	24 October	Diwali

Bank Holidays in Kerala During November 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	12 November	Second Saturday
Saturday	26 November	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Kerala During December 2022

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

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

Thiruvananthapuram
Kochi
Kozhikode
Kollam
Kannur
Thalasery
Munnar
Allapuzha
Thrissur
Kottayam
Palakkad

Also, read: India Bank Holidays List 2022

Places to Visit During Holidays in Kerala:

Are you planning a trip to Kerala? Then you should visit some of the below-mentioned places:

Alappuzha (Alleppey): Alappuzha, which was earlier called Alleppey, is popularly referred to as the Backwater Capital of India. Located on the banks of Vembanad lake, Alappuzha is known for its serene location. You can book a houseboat and enjoy nature and savour delicacies of Kerala. You can also visit Ayurvedic centres or take a village walk to learn about the culture and traditions of the state of Kerala.

Wayanad: Wayanad is part of the beautiful western ghats and it does not cease to amaze with its pristine jungle and mountains. There are several homestays and resorts in different locations where you can unwind from a hectic work-life.

Kochi: Kochi was previously called Cochin and is a famous trading city of Kerala. Apart from the serene beaches, the city also boasts of several religious monuments such as the Jewish synagogue. Kochi is served by an airport and the city railway station.

Munnar: Munnar is a hill station closer to the city of Kochi. The tea plantations and the weather is excellent for a vacation to a hill station in southern India. Newly married couples choose Munnar as their honeymoon destination.

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum): Thiruvananthapuram is the capital city of Kerala. It is the cultural centre of the state of Kerala. One can visit the city to witness the famous Kathakali performance or visit one of the centres for ayurvedic treatment for body, mind and soul.