The Department of Banking News Bulletin

Bulletin # 2018
Week Ending October 25, 2002

This bulletin constitutes the only official notification you will receive from this office concerning any of the following applications. Any observations you may have are solicited. Any comments should be in writing to John P. Burke, Commissioner of Banking, at the Connecticut Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800 or via E-mail to john.burke@ct.gov. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.


2003 STATE HOLIDAYS

These legal holidays are not to be construed as bank holidays. Individual banks and credit unions may, at their option, close or remain open for business on a full or partial basis. Notice to this department will not be required. However, the institution must give at least two weeks' advance notice to its customers of holiday openings and closings by posting such notice in the lobby of each office.

Legal Holiday Day Observed
New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1, 2003
Martin Luther King's Day Monday, January 20, 2003
Lincoln's Birthday Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Washington's Birthday Monday, February 17, 2003
Good Friday * Friday, April 18, 2003
Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2003
Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2003
Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2003
Columbus Day Monday, October 13, 2003
Veterans' Day Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Thanksgiving Day ** Thursday, November 27, 2003
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2003

For the year 2004 the first holiday will be January 1, New Year's Day and will be observed on Thursday, January 1, 2004.
* The day which will be designated by the Governor as a day of Fasting and Prayer.
** The day which will be designated by the Governor as a day of Thanksgiving.

Dated: Tuesday, October 29, 2002

John P. Burke
Commissioner