Public Holiday Announced: Public holiday declared on 16 May in this state, schools, colleges and banks will remain closed

In the month of May, while summer holidays have been announced in schools in many states across the country, there was a holiday in many states on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on May 12, while May 16, Friday, will be celebrated as Sikkim State Day. This day is celebrated in memory of Sikkim becoming the 22nd state of India in 1975. On this day, government offices, banks, schools and colleges will remain closed in Sikkim.

What will be closed on May 16?

• All government offices: All government offices will remain closed due to Sikkim State Day.
• Banks: All major banks in the state will remain closed.
• Educational institutions: Schools and colleges will remain closed.
• Private companies: There may be a holiday in many private companies as well, but it will depend on the company’s policy.

Situation on May 17 and 18

May 17, Saturday: This day will be a normal Saturday, and only those offices will remain closed whose weekly holiday is Saturday.

May 18, Sunday: It will be a weekly holiday, and all banks, schools, colleges and offices will remain closed.

What to do if banks are closed?

If banks are closed in your state on May 16, you can do the following:

• ATM Cash Withdrawal: You can withdraw cash from your nearest ATM.
• Internet Banking/Mobile Banking: Online transactions, bill payments and other banking services can continue.
• Banking Apps: You can avail many services through various banking apps.