List of Bank Holidays in Nagaland 2023

We have discussed all the bank holidays in Nagaland 2023 here. Nagaland is a state in India's northeast region. It is bordered on the north by the state of Arunachal Pradesh, on the west by Assam, on the south by Manipur, and on the east by Myanmar's Sagaing Region. Kohima is the capital, while Dimapur is the major city of Nagaland.

This article details the bank holidays in Nagaland. It might come in handy if you want to know on which days the public and private banks will remain closed in Nagaland. We have included a dedicated list of bank holidays in Nagaland 2023 here.

Bank Holidays in Nagaland 2023

Nagaland is a state rich in culture and has a lot of bank holidays. Most of the bank holidays in Nagaland consist of days of regional or religious importance. It also includes mainstream festivals such as Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, Eid, Good Friday, etc. The list of bank holidays in Nagaland is also inclusive of days of regional importance, such as Statehood Day.

Besides the mentioned days, the banks in Nagaland also remain closed on certain other days of the month. The other bank holidays in Nagaland 2023 are as follows:

• Second Saturday of the month.
• Fourth Saturday of the month.
• All gazetted holidays.

List of Bank Holidays in Nagaland 2023

Check out the list of bank holidays in Nagaland 2023, along with their dates here.

Bank Holidays in Nagaland - Details

There are many bank holidays in Nagaland 2023 this year. Check out the details of some of the most significant regional bank holidays in Nagaland here:

Good Friday

On the Friday before Easter, Good Friday is observed as a bank holiday in Nagaland. The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ are commemorated on this day. On the day of Good Friday, people remember those who have died. Christians reflect on Jesus' suffering and death on the cross at special Good Friday services.

Milad-un-Nabi

Mid-un-Nabi is an important day for Muslims. This day is observed as a bank holiday in Nagaland. This day is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The day of Milad-un-Nabi is considered a very auspicious day by Muslims.

Nagaland State Inauguration Day

On December 1 each year, the State Inauguration Day of Nagaland is observed. This day is observed as another regional bank holiday in Nagaland. Nagaland was an Assamese province after India's independence in 1947. Local tribes campaigned for nationalism for their indigenous peoples in the 1950s. As a result of the bloodshed, Nagaland was declared a Union Territory in 1957. The state of Nagaland was formally established as India's 16th state on December 1 1963, with Kohima as the state capital.

FAQs on Bank Holidays in Nagaland

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

There are several bank holidays in Nagaland in 2023. Nagaland is a northeastern state in India, with a rich indigenous culture. The events observed as bank holidays in Nagaland include days of national, regional or religious importance. A list of Nagaland bank holidays is also set by the state government.

Q2. What are the bank holidays in Nagaland 2023?

The bank holidays in Nagaland 2023 include Republic Day, Holi, Ram Navami, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Idul Fitr, Vijaya Dashmi, Diwali, Independence Day, Christmas, Nagaland Statehood Day, Easter, Milad-un-Nabi, Muharram, Holi, etc.

Q3. Why is there a bank holiday in Nagaland on December 1?

December 1 is celebrated as Nagaland Statehood Day. Therefore, it is a bank holiday in Nagaland. After being separated from Assam, Nagaland was declared an independent state of India on December 1 1963. Nagaland Statehood Day is celebrated with much fervour in the state.

Q4. Why are Saturdays bank holidays in Nagaland?

Some Saturdays of the month are observed as bank holidays in Nagaland by all public and private banks. This is because RBI, the premier banking institution of India, has directed all banks to remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Q5. Where can I find a list of bank holidays in Nagaland?

You can get a list of bank holidays in Nagaland here. We have shared the date, day and type of bank holidays in Nagaland in the shared list. Additionally, we have also shared details about some of the most regionally-significant days and festivals in Nagaland here.