The list provided below is the list of all bank holidays in Jharkhand in the year 2022. The lists for each State are different from the other and it is due to the diversity of India and its cultures.
Jharkhand is a state in the easter region of India which was an important part of Bihar till 2000. Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand.
It is a rich source of minerals such as coal, copper and iron, it is also the biggest manufacturer of copper and iron ores, and it is the third-largest coal-producing state in the country. Here is the list of Jharkhand bank holiday given below .
List of Bank holidays in Jharkhand 2022:
26th of January, 2022.
- Wednesday: Republic Day
1st of march, 2022
- Tuesday: Mahashivratri (Maha Vad - 14)
17th of March, 2022
- Thursday: Holika Dahan
18th of March, 2022.
- Friday: Holi and 2nd Day of Holi - Dhuleti/Dol Jatra
1st of April, 2022
- Friday: Banks' Closing of Accounts
4th of April, 2022
- Monday: Sarhul
14th of April, 2022
Thursday: Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Mahavir Jayant, Baisakhi, Vaisakhi, Tamil New Year's Day, Biju Festival, Cheiraoba, and Bohag Bihu
15th of April, 2022
- Friday: Good Friday, Himachal Day, Bengali New Year’s Day, Bohag Bihu, and Vishu
3rd of May, 2022
- Tuesday: Bhagvan Shree Parshuram Jayanti, Eid-UI-Fitr, Basava Jayanti, and Akshaya Tritiya
16th of May, 2022
- Monday: Buddha Purnima
10th July, 2022
- Sunday, Bakrid
9th of August, 2022
- Tuesday: Muharram
15th of August, 2022
- Monday: Independence Day
19th of August, 2022
- Friday: Janmashtami and Krishna Jayanthi27th of august, 2022, Saturday: Fourth Saturday
6th of September, 2022
- Tuesday: Karma Puja
3rd of October, 2022
- Monday: Durga Puja
4th of October, 2022
- Tuesday: Durga Puja, Dussehra, Ayudha Pooja, and Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva
5th of October, 2022
Wednesday: Durga Puja, Dusshera, and Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva
24th of October, 2022
- Monday: Diwali (Laxmi Pujan), Deepavali, Kali Puja, and Naraka Chaturdashi
31st of October, 2022
- Monday: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday, Surya Pashti Dala Chhath, and Chhath Puja
8th of November 2022
- Tuesday: Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartika Purnima, and Rahas Purnima
25th of December, 2022
- Sunday: Christmas
Conclusion
It is essential to note that every second and fourth Saturdays are listed as bank holidays. Just like other regions and states of India, Jharkhand also celebrates major national holidays in the form of Republic and Independence Day.
The state also believes in secularism as various festivals of diverse religions are also listed as regional holidays such as Christmas, Bakrid, Buddha Purnima, and Durga Puja.
However, the major festivals which are celebrated all around Jharkhand include the festival of colors namely Holi which brings people from different origins together.
Majority of the people in Jharkhand follow and worship lord Rama and therefore, the celebrations of Ram Navami are celebrated on a grand level all across the state.
Diwali is another primary festival celebrated among the people in Jharkhand. The occasion is initiated by purchasing new clothes, distributing regional sweets among peers, and by lighting lamps and bursting fire crackers.
So this was the list of bank holidays in Jharkhand 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is 19th Aug a bank holiday in Jharkhand?
Yes, for Janmashtami and Krishna Jayanthi
Q2. How many bank holidays are there in October 2022?
There are 7 holidays in October in 2022.
Q3. Are the banks closed on all Saturdays?
No, they are only closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, and those Saturdays when public holidays fall upon.