September 4 marks the death anniversary of Srimanta Shankardev, a revered saint, poet, playwright, and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the Bhakti movement and the spread of Vaishnavism in Assam. In his honour, September 4 is observed as a bank holiday in the state and banks in Assam will remain closed.

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In September 2024, bank holidays vary across states, making it essential for customers to be aware of local schedules. While all banks universally close on the second and fourth Saturdays, additional state-specific holidays have been announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

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