List of Bank Holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2023

By : Neha Dhyani

Updated : Feb 16, 2023, 15:08

Andhra Pradesh is the seventh-largest state in India. Like other Indian states, Andhra Pradesh has many bank holidays, consisting of public and regional occasions. The bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh include occasions such as Republic Day, Makar Sankranti, Deepavali, Good Friday, Vinayaka Chavithi, etc.

To make it easier for you to plan your bank visits, we have shared the complete list of all bank holidays in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Check out the date and occasion of the bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2023 here.

Bank Holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2023

We have shared the details about Andhra Pradesh bank holidays 2023 here. Andhra Pradesh is a Southeastern coastal state in India. It is the tenth most populous state in the country. There are many special occasions observed in Andhra Pradesh, and the type of holidays are categorized into the following categories:

  • Gazetted Holidays
  • Non-Gazetted Holidays
  • Regional Holidays
  • Bank Holidays
  • Weekends

List of Andhra Pradesh Bank Holidays 2023

Besides the Bank Holidays 2023 Andhra Pradesh mentioned here, public and private sector banks will also remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays. Check out the complete list of bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh here.

Date

Day

Bank Holiday in Andhra Pradesh

January 15, 2023

Sunday

Makar Sankranti

January 26, 2023

Thursday

Republic Day

February 18, 2023

Saturday

Maha Shivratri

March 07, 2023

Tuesday

Holi

March 22, 2023

Wednesday

Gudi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Bihar Divas

March 30, 2023

Thursday

Ram Navmi

April 01, 2023

Saturday

Yearly closing of bank accounts

April 05, 2023

Wednesday

Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday

April 07, 2023

Friday

Good Friday

April 14, 2023

Friday

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Bohag Bihu

April 22, 2023

Saturday

Eid-Ul-Fitr

May 01, 2023

Monday

May Day/Labour day/Gujarat Day/Maharashtra Day

June 29, 2023

Thursday

Eid-Ul-Adha

July 29, 2023

Saturday

Muharram

August 15, 2023

Tuesday

Independence Day

September 7, 2023

Thursday

Sri Krishna Ashtami

September 19, 2023

Tuesday

Vinayaka Chavithi

Spetember 28, 2023

Thursday

Eid-E-Milad

October 02, 2023

Monday

Gandhi Jayanti

October 24, 2023

Tuesday

Vijaya Dasami

November 27, 2023

Monday

Karthika Purnima/ Guru Nanak Jayanti

December 25, 2023

Monday

Christmas

Bank Holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2023 - Details

Now that you know about the most important bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2023, let’s learn about the significance of some of these holidays. The following is a brief description of the Andhra Pradesh bank holidays:

Republic Day (January 26)

  • Republic Day is one of the most important public holidays in India.
  • This day marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Parliament.
  • This day is observed as one of the bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh.

Maha Shivratri (February 18)

  • Maha Shivratri is a major bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh 2023.
  • Hindus believe that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married on this day.
  • People offer special prayers to Lord Shiva on this day.

Holi (March 07)

  • Holi is also known as the festival of colors that is celebrated across India.
  • The residents of Andhra Pradesh share this festival with the entirety of India by playing with colors and sharing sweets with their loved ones.
  • Holi is one of the bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2023.

May Day (May 1)

  • Also known as International Workers’ Day, this day recognizes and honors the contributions of laborers and the working classes in India.
  • The event is deeply associated with the international labor movement.
  • Some of the banks observe this day as one of the bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh.

Good Friday (April 7)

  • On Good Friday, Jesus Christ was crucified and left his mortal body.
  • To commemorate this day, Christians offer prayers on this day.
  • This day is one of the Andhra Pradesh bank holidays in 2023.

Eid-ul-Fitr (April 22)

  • Eid-ul-Fitr happens at the end of Ramadan, which is a month-long ceremony where Muslims fast from dawn to dusk.
  • The festival takes place on Shawwal’s first day.
  • All the public and private sector banks in Andhra Pradesh remain closed on Eid-ul-Fitr.

Independence Day (August 15)

  • Independence Day marks the occasion on which our country was officially declared free from British rule.
  • This important occasion is noted as a bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh.
  • People fly kites and spend time watching patriotic films on this day.

Vinayaka Chavithi (September 19)

  • Hindus celebrate Vinayaka Chavithi or Ganesh Chaturthi to please the god of wisdom and prosperity.
  • This is a major festival observed in Andhra Pradesh. Therefore, this day is observed as one of the bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2023.

Vijaya Dasami (October 24)

  • Vijaya Dasami, or Dussehra, is a major bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Dussehra is the last day of Durga Puja and Navratri and is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Andhra Pradesh.
  • This festival signifies good over evil.

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FAQs on Bank Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

Q1. What is the total number of bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2023?

There are many bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2023, including gazetted holidays and several regional and public holidays. Moreover, every Second and Fourth Saturday will also be observed as a bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh.

Q2. Which are the most important bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh?

Some of the most important Andhra Pradesh bank holidays include Makar Sankranti, Mahashivratri, Holi, Ram Navami, Independence Day, Republic Day, May Day, Vijaya Dashmi, Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday, Eid-ul-Fitr, Janmashtami, Good Friday, Christmas, etc.

Q3. Is tomorrow a bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh?

Check out the list of bank holidays to find out if tomorrow is a bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh. Bank holidays 2023 Andhra Pradesh include Second and Fourth Saturdays, all Sundays, all gazetted holidays, and several public holidays, including Makara Sankranthi, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Deepavali, and more.

Q4. Is Saturday a bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh?

Not every Saturday is observed as a bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh. However, every Second and Fourth Saturdays are bank holiday in the state. In addition, every Sunday of every month is also observed as bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh.