List of Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2023

By : Neha Dhyani

Updated : Feb 24, 2023, 19:57

Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2023 consist of special days that have regional or religious importance. Like all other regions in India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands get many bank holidays, especially on festivals and other public occasions. The bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar are observed by all public and private banks.

To know about all the days on which banks will remain closed in Andaman and Nicobar in 2023, refer to the list of bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar shared here. We have also provided details about some of the most significant bank holidays in the union territory.

Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2023

Andaman and Nicobar bank holidays are predetermined by the Reserve Bank of India. The days on which all banks remain closed in the Andaman and Nicobar islands include all gazetted holidays and other special occasions. So, Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are definitely observed as bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar.

Other days on which public and private sector banks remain closed in this union territory include festivals and public occasions. We have shared further information about the bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar islands here.

List of Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2023

Besides the holidays mentioned in the list of Andaman and Nicobar bank holidays, public and private sector banks will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Get the details about bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2023 here.

Date & Month

Day

Bank Holiday in Andaman and Nicobar

Type of Holiday

January 26

Thursday

Republic Day

Public

March 8

Wednesday

Holi

Religious

March 30

Thursday

Ram Navami

Religious

April 7

Friday

Good Friday

Religious

April 14

Friday

Ambedkar Jayanti

Public

April 22

Saturday

Idul Fitr

Religious

May 5

Friday

Vesak

Religious

June 29

Thursday

Bakrid / Eid al Adha

Religious

July 29

Saturday

Muharram

Religious

August 15

Tuesday

Independence Day

Public

September 7

Thursday

Janmashtami

Religious

October 2

Monday

Gandhi Jayanti

Public

October 24

Tuesday

Vijaya Dashami

Religious

November 12

Sunday

Diwali

Religious

November 27

Monday

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Religious

December 25

Monday

Christmas Day

Religious

Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2023 - Details

Now that you know about the most popular Andaman and Nicobar bank holidays, let’s learn about the significance of some of these holidays. We have shared a brief description of some of the most significant bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2023 here.

Republic Day

  • Republic Day is one of the national bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar.
  • On this day in 1950, the Indian Constitution was adopted by the Indian Parliament.
  • The three wings of defense, namely the Army, Air Force, and Navy, hold magnificent parades at New Delhi’s Janpath to commemorate the event.

Holi

  • Holi is popularly known as the festival of colors.
  • The people of Andaman and Nicobar observe this event by applying colors to their friends and relatives.
  • Various cultural programs are also held on this day, and this day is also observed as one of the Andaman and Nicobar bank holidays.

Ram Navami

  • Ram Navami is a venerated Hindu festival.
  • On this day, Lord Rama took birth. Hindus take out elaborate processions and offer prayers to the Lord in temples.
  • Ram Navami is another important bank holiday in Andaman and Nicobar 2023.
  • Every year, the ninth day of Chaitra month’s Shukla Paksha is observed as Ram Navami.

Good Friday

  • Good Friday commemorates the day when Jesus Christ was crucified.
  • This is an important day for Christians and is observed as one of the bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar.
  • Christians observe this day with prayers and processions.

Eid-ul-Fitr

  • Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month-long ceremony observed by Muslims through fasting from dawn to dusk.
  • The festival date falls on Shawwal’s first day.
  • This day is another one of the important Andaman and Nicobar bank holidays.

Vesak

  • Lord Gautama Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and died on the day of Vesak.
  • This day is also known as Buddha Purnima.
  • The Buddhist community of Andaman and Nicobar observes this day with various events and prayers.

Vijaya Dashami

  • Also known as Dussehra, this day is a major bank holiday in Andaman and Nicobar.
  • It is held after the Navratri celebration ends.
  • The event is held to show that good always prevails over evil.

Guru Nanak Jayanti

  • The Indian Sikh community believes that on this day, the first Sikh guru was born.
  • Therefore, this day is celebrated by the Sikh community with much fanfare.
  • Guru Nanak Jayanti is among the bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar.

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FAQs on Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar

Q1. What are the bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar in 2023?

Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2023 include Republic Day, Holi, Ram Navami, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Idul Fitr, Vesak, Muharram, Janmashtami, Vijaya Dashmi, Diwali, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Christmas Day.

Q2. Will Buddha Purnima be a bank holiday in Andaman and Nicobar?

Yes, Buddha Purnima will be observed as one of the bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar. This day is a special occasion for the Buddhist community in Andaman and Nicobar islands. Buddha Purnima is also popularly known as Vesak.

Q3. Is Saturday a bank holiday in Andaman and Nicobar?

Only the second and fourth Saturdays of the month are bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar. The Reserve Bank of India set guidelines for all public and private banks of India to observe the second and fourth Saturdays as bank holidays. In case there is a fifth Saturday in the month, it is observed as a working day.

Q4. How many gazetted bank holidays are there in Andaman and Nicobar?

The gazetted bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar include Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti. These days are mentioned by the Reserve Bank of India as fixed public holidays. Therefore, all public and private banks in Andaman and Nicobar observe these days as bank holidays every year.

Q5. Is July 29 a bank holiday in Andaman and Nicobar?

Due to Muharram, July 29 will be observed as one of the bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar. Muharram is an important occasion for Muslims. This day is observed by the Muslim community by fasting and offering special prayers.

Q6. Where can I find the list of bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2023?

Find out about all bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar in 2023 here. We have shared a list of all the public, regional and religious occasions observed as bank holidays in Andaman and Nicobar here. Also, find the details about the most significant occasions observed in the union territory here.