Bank Holiday for Karva Chauth cancelled in Himachal Pradesh

Bank Holiday for Karva Chauth has been cancelled in Himachal Pradesh. Earlier, holiday was provided to bank employees on Karva Chauth in Himachal Pradesh but on 28 October 2026, the Himachal Pradesh Government cancelled the Holiday for Bank Employees.

The letter stated – The Governor of HP is pleased to declare 29th October, 2026 (Thursday) as a Public Holiday in all Departments/ Boards/ Corporations/ Schools/ Colleges/ Universities etc. under the Government of Himachal Pradesh to enable its employees to celebrate the occasion of “Karwa Chauth”. The above holiday will not be a holiday within the meaning of Section-25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

This means the holiday has been declared for state government staff and cancelled for Bank employees.

Bank Employees get the least Holidays in comparison to state and central government employees. Bankers demand that atleast holidays should be provided on the occasion of important festivals.

On one side, banks have transferred staff away from their homes and families and on the other hand, state governments cancel the holidays for Bank employees while they provide holidays for state government staff.

Bankers are asking – How will we celebrate festival with our families?