Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and Commercial Banks across the country remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Banks in Tamil Nadu observe both national and festival holidays during the calendar year. We have compiled the list of Tamil Nadu Bank Holidays in 2020.
Apart from the mandatory Tamil Nadu bank holidays calendar, festivals holidays are observed during the year as well. Banking transactions are not available during bank holidays in Tamil Nadu; however, with the advent of online transactions, customers can log in to their account and avail certain banking services.
List of Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu 2020:
We have compiled the list of bank holidays in Tamil Nadu with day, date and name:
Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu During January 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Wednesday
1 January
New Years Day
Saturday
12 January
Second Saturday
Wednesday
15 January
Pongal
Thursday
16 January
Thiruvalluvar Day
Saturday
25 January
Fourth Saturday
Sunday
26 January
Republic Day
Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu During February 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
8 February
Second Saturday
Saturday
22 February
Fourth Saturday
Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu During March 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
14 March
Second Saturday
Wednesday
25 March
Telugu New Years Day
Saturday
28 March
Fourth Saturday
Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu During April 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Wednesday
1 April
Closing of Accounts for Commercial and Co-Operative Banks
Sunday
6 April
Mahavir Jayanti
Friday
10 April
Good Friday
Saturday
11 April
Second Saturday
Tuesday
14 April
Tamil New Years Day/Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Saturday
25 April
Fourth Saturday
Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu During May 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Friday
1 May
May Day
Saturday
9 May
Second Saturday
Saturday
23 May
Fourth Saturday
Monday
25 May
Eid-ul-Fitr
Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu During June 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
13 June
Second Saturday
Saturday
27 June
Fourth Saturday
Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During July 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
11 July
Second Saturday
Saturday
25 July
Fourth Saturday
Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During August 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
1 August
Bakrid
Saturday
8 August
Second Saturday
Tuesday
11 August
Krishna Jayanthi
Saturday
15 August
Independence Day
Saturday
22 August
Vinayakar Chaturthi/Fourth Saturday
Sunday
30 August
Muharram
Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu During September 2020:
Banking services remain unavailable during bank holidays in Tamil Nadu. Planning your visits to Tamil Nadu during long weekends will ensure you restrict the use of leaves. Here some of the best destinations that you may want to visit when you are holidaying in Tamil Nadu:
Thanjavur: The historic town of Tamil Nadu boasts of brilliant temple and monument architecture built during the 11th century. The Brihadeeshwarar Temple is a must visit if you are in Tamil Nadu.
Madurai: The skyline of the city is dotted with 14 colourful gopurams of the ancient Meenakshi Amman Temple. Millions of processions and ceremonies are held in the temple for the ardent devotees of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Meenakshi.
Mudumalai: Mudumalai is India’s first Biosphere Reserve and was declared a tiger reserve by the state government in 2007. Visitors are treated to wildlife safaris, eco-tourism, and you can also stay in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve accommodation.
Chennai: The capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is known as the gateway to south India. The city offers an insight into the traditions and culture of the Tamils. From movie theatres to beaches, Chennai is an excellent metro city with roots to its Tamil traditions.
