Manmohan Singh passes away: Is it a bank holiday today? Check if banks are open or closed

India will observe a seven-day official mourning in remembrance of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday, December 26. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout the country during this time. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, it has been decided that seven days of state mourning will be observed throughout India from December 26 to January 1, 2025, both days inclusive.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, renowned for his pivotal contributions to India's economic and political landscape, passed away at the age of 92 due to age-related health issues. The nation has come together in mourning, with tributes pouring in from all corners of the political spectrum.

Karnataka bank holiday today: Are banks closed on December 27, 2024 ?

Congress-ruled Karnataka announced seven days of state mourning as a mark of respect for the former Prime Minister. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s office said in a statement that a government holiday has been declared on December 27, PTI reported.


Are banks open or closed this Saturday on December 28, 2024?

To honor the memory of the late Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared a bank holiday in Bengaluru on December 27, 2024. As per ET Wealth Online sources, branches of Canara Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank are closed in Karnataka on December 27, 2024.

"PNB is open in Bengaluru and Telangana but is closed in Nagaland due to Christmas holidays," said PNB.

Banks are closed in Nagaland due to Christmas.

Telangana bank holiday today: Are banks closed on December 27, 2024?

According to a social media post by Congress for Telangana, “The Telangana government declared a holiday on Friday to all government offices and educational institutions, following the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The State government declared mourning for a period of seven days.” Bank will be open in Telangana as per the RBI holiday list.



Paying his tributes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Dr. Singh as "one of the most distinguished leaders of the country." Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid a heartfelt tribute, quoting Dr. Singh's own words from his final press conference as Prime Minister: "Undoubtedly, history shall judge you kindly, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji!" Kharge further said, "I grieve the loss of a lifelong senior colleague, a gentle intellectual, and a humble soul who truly embodied India's aspirations."

Rahul Gandhi expressed his sorrow on social media platform X, and said, "Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and profound understanding of economics inspired the nation. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family. I have lost a mentor and guide."

Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram also expressed his condolences and said, "The life and work of Dr. Manmohan Singh, particularly the period from 1991 to 2014, will be remembered as a golden chapter in India's history."

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh remembered Dr. Singh's transformative achievements during his tenure. "His Prime Ministership saw groundbreaking legislation on rural employment, tribal rights, reservations for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and OBCs, primary education, food security, and land acquisition. The Indo-US nuclear agreement was a milestone that elevated India's global standing," Ramesh noted.