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State Bank of India is a public sector bank founded on 1st of July, 1955 in financial services.
It was previously operated under the name of Imperial Bank of India which descended from three major banks i.e Bank of Calcutta, Bank of Madras and Bank of Bombay.
Its headquarter is situated in Mumbai, India. It operates throughout the world and serves itself in Retail banking, corporate banking, sanction of loans with or without mortgages, insurance, wealth management, credit card, etc.
State Bank of India is one of the largest employers in India and employs more than 250,000 employees in India.
It offers several benefits to its employees like perks, bonuses, paid leaves and holidays. These things keep the employees motivated throughout the year.
This article deals with the holidays granted by the State bank of India to its employees.
List of SBI bank holiday in 2022
Here's the complete list of SBI bank holidays 2022 , that are present in the year of 2022:
Republic Day
Republic day celebrations will be conducted on the 26th of January in all the states of India.
In the memory of all the efforts and sacrifices, we celebrate this day with marches and flag hosting. Eating delicious food and sweets has also been observed as part of the celebration of this day.
Vasant Panchami
Scheduled to be celebrated on the 5th of February, this day marks the arrival of spring as people in India pay respect to the Goddess Saraswati.
This day is celebrated by offering prayers to Goddess Saraswati and asking for guidance to excel in the various fields of study, art, craft, and even sports.
In some places, this day is celebrated by giving study materials such as pens, pencils, and notebooks to the needy person. We observe this day by eating sweets and offering prayers to the Goddess.
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Guru Ravidas or raidas was a poet, social reformer, and popular spiritual figure. He made a significant contribution to the field of spirituality during the 13th and 14th centuries.
This day is celebrated with joviality and happiness in most parts of North India. Celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas on 16 February 2022.
Maha Shivaratri
This day is popular with various names in different parts of India and is celebrated as per the unique costumes of every state.
For example, In Tamil Nandu’s Annamalai temple, this day is observed by walking barefooted to the temple and seeking the blessing of lord shiva. The annual celebration of Maha Shivratri is scheduled to be celebrated on 1st March.
Holi
To say Holi is on its way to becoming an international festival would not be so wrong.
This day is celebrated to denote the win of good over evil. Known as the festival of colors, Holi is a festival which will be celebrated nationwide on 19th March
Ram Navami
This day is entirely dedicated to Lord Ram and is celebrated by reciting the stories related to Lord Rama and offering prayers to him. Celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, Ram Navami will be celebrated on 10 April 2022 in India.
Mahavir Jayanti
As per the name, this day is celebrated to honor Mahavir who was Mahavir also the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of present Avasarpiṇī, and an important figure in the Jainism culture. On 14 April the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir will be celebrated.
Dr. Amberdkar Jayanti
The birth anniversary of Dr. Amberdkar will be celebrated on 14th April.
Good Friday
15th April is the day of celebrating peace and atonement among christians all around India through the Good Friday occasion.
Idul Fitr
Ramadan is scheduled to end on the eve of 2nd May which makes the 3rd of May the day when Idul Fitr will be celebrated nationwide. Since most Islamic festivals revolve around the moon, we celebrate this day following the moon.
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
The birth anniversary of Sant Guru Kabir will be celebrated on 14 June 2022. Some of his writings known as “Kabir Dohas” are popular to this day.
Bakrid
The famous festival of sacrifice and repent will be celebrated among the Muslim community on 10 July 2022. This day is celebrated with fun and delicious food. Islamic believers also present their prayers and ask for peace and prosperity on this holy day.
Independence Day
On this day we hoist our national flag and sing the national anthem. In several places, there is an enactment of stories of bravery of freedom fighters or we can hear songs singing of the glory of freedom fighters.
On the 15th of August 2022 India will celebrate its 75th Independence Day.
Janmashtami
At times this day is celebrated over 2-3 days and festivities continue till the third day.
We observe this day by praying to Lord Krishna for a happy and prosperous life. Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, Janmashtami will be solemnized on 19 August nationwide.
S. Bhagat Singh Ji Jayanti
A holiday designated on September 28, 2022 on the occasion of S. Bhagat Singh Ji’s Jayanti, is specifically in the State of India and not a national holiday.
Gandhi Jayanti
To celebrate this day, various charitable functions are organized in various parts of the country. The birth anniversary of the father of the nation, namely Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi will be celebrated on 2 October.
Vijaya Dashami
This is one of the most popular festivals of Hindu culture and is celebrated in various nations worldwide apart from India. 5 October marks the celebration of Dussehra, the day when lord Rama defeated the demon king Ravana.
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
This day is celebrated with Shobha yatras and with much enthusiasm. It will celebrate the birth anniversary of Balmiki on 9th October.
Diwali
We celebrate this festival or holiday to signify the return of Lord Rama into his kingdom of Ayodhya. We celebrate this festival by lighting diyas and offering prayers to divinity. The festival of lights will be conducted on 25 October.
Guru Nanak Jayanti
He is the first Sikh guru and is known to be the founder of the Sikh community. This is the most popular and sacred festival of Sikhs and is celebrated with enthusiasm and happiness all across the community.
The birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak will be celebrated on 8 November.
Christmas Day
It is one of the most revered and popular festivals of the Christian community and is celebrated throughout with happiness, fun, and lots of games.
This festival is celebrated to denote the birth of Jesus Christ, who is said to be one of the popular personalities of the Christian community.
FAQs
1. On which days SBI is closed?
Answer: SBI is generally closed on national holidays, festivals, important dates, second and fourth Saturday of every month and Sundays.
2. How many bank holidays are given by SBI?
Answer:Bank holidays are given on second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays, national days, and festivals.
3. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, then will the coming Monday be a holiday?
Answer: No, there will be no adjustment of holidays.