Banks across India are mostly open today, June 11, with closures limited to Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) and Gangtok (Sikkim) due to Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti and Saga Dawa, respectively. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has confirmed that banking operations remain unaffected in other cities.
Key Highlights:
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Limited Closures: Banks are shut only in Shimla and Gangtok, while all other cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, remain operational.
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Regional Observances: Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Kabir Das, a revered 15thcentury poet and social reformer. Saga Dawa, observed in Himalayan regions, commemorates Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing.
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Digital Banking Unaffected: Customers can continue using UPI, mobile banking, NEFT, RTGS, and ATM services without disruption.
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Upcoming Bank Holidays: The next major closures include June 14 (Second Saturday) and June 27 (Ratha Yatra in Odisha and Manipur).
While physical branches in Shimla and Gangtok are closed, online banking remains fully functional, ensuring uninterrupted financial transactions. Customers are advised to check their local bank’s schedule for regionspecific holiday details.
Sources: Zee Business, Business Standard, MSN News