Ram Mandir Opening: Is January 22 a bank holiday? Check here

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Ram temple consecration ceremony scheduled in Ayodhya, as per an order issued by the Ministry of Finance on January 18, The order specifies a half-day closing, effective until 2:30 PM, for Central Government Offices, Central Institutions, and Central Industrial Establishments on January 22, 2024. The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has also released an order allowing employees to participate in the 'Pran Pratishtha' celebration.

This extension is in alignment with the finance ministry's notification. Also Read | Schools closed on January 22 in honour of Ram Temple Pran Prathishtha Ceremony.

Check full list here The finance ministry's notification states, "This is...to inform that DoPT's order in respect of Central Institutions and Central Industrial Establishments shall also apply to all Public Sector Banks/ Public Sector Insurance Companies/ Public Sector Financial Institutions and Regional Rural Banks to enable employees to participate in the Ram Lalla 'Pran Pratishtha' celebrations." Officials told PTI the decision came in response to widespread requests from employees across the country seeking time off. "Various activities have been planned by organisations and groups of people across India and abroad to coincide with the ceremony," the official said.

January has a total of 16 holidays including, Saturdays and Sundays off. Moreover, the holidays will be as per the local customs of different regions in India and will vary in different states.

See | Maharashtra Bank Holidays in 2023 Here are the weekend dates where banks will be shut — January 7 (Sunday), January 13 (Second Saturday), January 14 (Sunday), January 21 (Sunday), January 27 (Fourth Saturday) and January 28 (Sunday). Below is the full list of