List of Bank Holidays in Mizoram 2023

By : Neha Dhyani

Updated : Mar 9, 2023, 21:14

Bank Holidays in Mizoram 2023 include days such as YMA Day, Statehood Day, and Remna Ni, along with festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Dussehra, etc. Mizoram, like several other states, was once part of Assam. Mizoram's tribal community, known as Mizos, makes up the majority of the population. This is the fifth-smallest state in India.

Everyone likes to plan their bank visits for the year. If you want to know the days on which banks will remain closed in Mizoram, we have shared the list of bank holidays in Mizoram here. Moreover, you can also find the details of bank holidays in Mizoram here.

Bank Holidays in Mizoram 2023

There are several important public events observed as bank holidays in Mizoram. On certain occasions such as gazetted holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, all banks remain mandatorily closed. Besides that, bank holidays in Mizoram also include public occasions, festivals and days of regional importance.

Find out more about the days on which banks remain closed in Mizoram. We have shared a detailed list of bank holidays in Mizoram here.

List of Bank Holidays in Mizoram in 2023

Here, we have shared the list of the bank holidays in Mizoram 2023, along with the details about the date, day and type of holiday.

Date & Month

Day

Bank Holidays in Mizoram

Type of Holiday

January 11

Wednesday

Missionary Day

Regional

January 26

Thursday

Republic Day

Public

February 20

Monday

Mizoram Statehood Day

Regional

March 8

Wednesday

Holi

Religious

March 30

Thursday

Ram Navami

Religious

April 1

Saturday

Annual Closing of Bank Accounts

Official

April 7

Friday

Good Friday

Religious

April 14

Friday

Ambedkar Jayanti

Public

April 22

Saturday

Idul Fitr

Religious

June 15

Thursday

YMA Day

Regional

June 29

Thursday

Bakrid / Eid al Adha

Religious

June 30

Friday

Remna Ni

Regional

July 6

Thursday

MHIP Day

Regional

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 15

Wednesday

Bhai Dooj

Religious

November 27

Monday

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Religious

December 25

Monday

Christmas Day

Religious

Bank Holidays in Mizoram - Details

After going through the list of Mizoram bank holidays 2023, you must be curious about some of the regional holidays in the state. We have shared the details of some of the most significant regional bank holidays in Mizoram here:

Missionary Day (January 11)

Missionary Day is an important bank holiday in Mizoram 2023 that honours the arrival of two Welsh Christian missionaries in Mizoram over a century ago. This holiday is observed on January 11, and the state government has proclaimed it a public holiday.

State Day (February 20)

Every year, on February 20, the citizens of Mizoram celebrate Statehood Day to celebrate the establishment of Mizoram as an independent Indian state. Every year, there is a bank holiday in Mizoram to celebrate State Day. Mizoram became an independent state on this day in 1987.

YMA Day (June 15)

Every year, on June 15, YMA Day is observed as one of the regional bank holidays in Mizoram. This holiday honours the founding of a significant volunteer organization, Young Mizo Association (YMA). The Young Mizo Association was formed in the year 1935.

Remna Ni (June 30)

Remna Ni is marked as an important regional bank holiday in Mizoram. On this day, the signing of an agreement that restored peace to the region is commemorated. The MNF and the Central government struck a deal to cease the insurgency on 30th June 1986.

MHIP Day (July 6)

Every year, on July 6, MHIP Day is observed as a regional bank holiday in Mizoram. This holiday honours the founding of Mizoram's largest women's organisation, the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), which was formed on this day in 1974.

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FAQs on Bank Holidays in Mizoram

Q1. How many bank holidays are there in Mizoram in 2023?

There are many bank holidays in Mizoram in 2023, including Republic Day, Holi, Missionary Day, Ram Navami, Good Friday, YMA Day, Ambedkar Jayanti, Mizoram Statehood Day, Idul Fitr, Vijaya Dashmi, Diwali, Remna Ni, MHIP Day, Independence Day, Christmas, etc.

Q2. Why is February 20 a bank holiday in Mizoram?

February 20 is observed as a bank holiday in Mizoram because it is celebrated as Mizoram State Day. The Indian government announced Mizoram as an independent state on February 20 1987. The then Prime Minister of the country, Rajiv Gandhi, officially inaugurated the state on the said date.

Q3. Are all Saturdays bank holidays in Mizoram?

No, all Saturdays are not bank holidays in Mizoram. As per the directions of the Reserve Bank of India’s guidelines, only the Second and Fourth Saturdays of the month are observed as bank holidays in Mizoram. The fifth Saturday in the month (if any) is observed as a working day.

Q4. Is June 15 a bank holiday in Mizoram in 2023?

Yes, June 15 is a bank holiday in Mizoram in 2023. This is because June 15 is observed as YMA Day in Mizoram. This day commemorates the establishment of the Youth Mizo Association, abbreviated as YMA. Many banks in the state remain closed on this day.

Q5. Where can I get the list of bank holidays in Mizoram?

We have shared the list of bank holidays in Mizroam here. You can find out the important days on which the bank will remain closed in the state, along with the details about the most important regional days in Mizoram, such as Remna Ni, MHIP Day, YMA Day and Statehood Day.