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A list of bank holidays is handy to have. It lets you plan ahead about banking transactions at the branch. Apart from Sundays, banks in Lakshadweep observe bank holidays on the occasion of a festival or days of national significance. Discover Lakshadweep bank holiday list 2022.
Apart from the list of bank holidays in Lakshadweep 2022, public and private-run banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Below is the list of Lakshadweep bank holidays.
Below is the day, date and name of holidays observed by banks in Lakshadweep during the calendar year 2022:
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Saturday | 8 January | Second Saturday |
Saturday | 22 January | Fourth Saturday |
Wednesday | 26 January | Republic Day |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Saturday | 12 February | Second Saturday |
Saturday | 26 February | Fourth Saturday |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Saturday | 12 March | Second Saturday |
Saturday | 26 March | Fourth Saturday |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Saturday | 9 April | Second Saturday |
Thursday | 14 April | Mahavir Jayanti |
Friday | 15 April | Good Friday |
Saturday | 23 April | Fourth Saturday |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Tuesday | 3 May | Eid-Ul-Fitr |
Saturday | 14 May | Second Saturday |
Saturday | 28 May | Fourth Saturday |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Saturday | 11 June | Second Saturday |
Saturday | 25 June | Fourth Saturday |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Saturday | 9 July | Second Saturday |
Sunday | 10 July | Bakri-eid |
Saturday | 23 July | Fourth Saturday |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Tuesday | 9 August | Muharram |
Saturday | 13 August | Second Saturday |
Monday | 15 August | Independence Day |
Saturday | 27 August | Fourth Saturday |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Saturday | 10 September | Second Saturday |
Saturday | 24 September | Fourth Saturday |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Sunday | 2 October | Gandhi Jayanti |
Wednesday | 5 October | Vijaya Dashami |
Saturday | 8 October | Second Saturday |
Sunday | 9 October | Eid-e-Milad |
Saturday | 22 October | Fourth Saturday |
Tuesday | 25 October | Diwali |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Tuesday | 8 November | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Saturday | 12 November | Second Saturday |
Saturday | 26 November | Fourth Saturday |
Day | Date | Holiday Name |
Saturday | 10 December | Second Saturday |
Saturday | 24 December | Fourth Saturday |
Sunday | 25 December | Christmas |
Note: The list of Lakshadweep bank holidays is applicable across islands listed below:
Minicoy
Laccadive
Kavaratti
Kadmat
Kalpeni
Also, read: India Bank Holidays List 2022
Lakshadweep Islands are surrounded by serene beaches, coral reefs and beautiful resorts. The Islands are a great place to unwind and relax by the sea. Here are some of the activities that might interest you:
Scuba Diving in Kalpeni Island: The best possible way to explore marine life is to go scuba diving. You can visit the Kalpeni Islands to witness some of the unique coral reefs, turtles and the rich marine life. Kalpeni Islands is home to the largest lagoon amongst the entire Lakshadweep Islands.
Canoeing in Minicoy Islands: In Minicoy Islands one can take a canoe in the clear turquoise waters and see some of the best coral reefs and marine life of the beautiful islands. You can also relax by the beach or take part in other water sports activities.
Visit the Marine Museum: Kavaratti Island is home to a marine museum where you can see different species of fishes and other marine life. You can also visit the Jamath Mosque and the Ujra Mosque for its marvelous architecture. With the Lakshadweep’s administrative capital in Kavaratti, it is the most developed island. Watersports, sandy white beaches with clear blue waters are indeed an attraction in this island.
Stay at the Quiet Andrott Island: If you want to stay away from the crowd, head to Andrott Island. It is untouched and unexplored making it a quiet place due to lack of infrastructure and development. You can revel in the mesmerising crystal clear waters and untouched lagoons, or you could just soak up the sun and relax.
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