# The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 25: When day of maturity is a holiday

- Act: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881)
- In force from: 1882-03-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ni-act/section/25/

## Text

When the day on which a promissory note or bill of exchange is at maturity is a public holiday, the instrument shall be deemed to be due on the next preceding, business day. Explanation.-- The expression "public holiday" includes Sundays: 1*** and any other day declared by the 2[Central Government], by notification in the Official Gazette, to be a public holiday.

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