Until six months after it is dated
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Until six months after it is dated
6 Months from date of issue
A cheque is valid for a period of six months only.
A cheque issued without a date is not a valid instrument. You cannot cash a cheque that doesnt have a date on it.
The cheque is not valid and should be returned for reissue
Currently in India (As of 2013), all cheques are valid for a period of 3 months only. This rule is irrespective of the bank whose cheque is being used. So, a UCO bank cheque, an ICICI Bank cheque and an HDFC Bank cheque, all of them are valid only for 3 months from the date of issue.
An HSBC bank Cheque is valid for a period of about six months but some banks require a check be cashed within ninety days of the issue date or else the funds go forfeited. Other banks may allow checks to be valid for years.
a bank cheque (UK) (check)(US)
Banks will usually reject cheques that are more than six months old, however it's at their discretion. Cheques remain legally valid for six years [http://www.fool.co.uk/news/your-money/current-accounts/2006/07/20/your-essential-banking-guide.aspx].
Yes. The date that is mentioned in a cheque signifies the date from which a cheque is valid. So, it does not matter if it is a Saturday or a Sunday or a public holiday. The only thing that matters is that, the cheque is valid only for 3 months from the date of issue. So, be sure to cash the cheque before the 3 month period otherwise it will become expired and is worthless.