Bank Holidays During Diwali & Chhath: How Many Days Banks Will Remain Closed? Check City-Wise List Here

Bank Holidays: With Diwali being one of the biggest festivals in India and it is just around the corner, commoners are wondering about the bank holidays on the occasion of the festival so that they can prepare their routine accordingly. Continue reading further to find out the specific days when the financial institutions will be closed for Diwali.

Bank Holidays During Diwali Bank Holiday On October 31Banks will remain closed across most parts of India, except in Tripura, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Jammu & Kashmir. This is due to Diwali, Kali Puja, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti, and Narak Chaturdashi celebrations. Bank Holiday On November 1On this day, Deepavali, Kut Festival, and Kannada Rajyotsava will be observed. As a result, banks will remain closed in Tripura, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Manipur. Bank Holiday On November 2The day after Diwali, several regions celebrate Bali Pratipada, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Vikram Samvat New Year. Banks will be closed in Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Bank Holidays During ChhathSeveral regions will also observe holidays for Chhath Puja. Here is the full list: Bank Holiday On November 7On the day of Chhath Puja (Evening Arghya), banks will remain closed in Bihar, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. Bank Holiday On November 8For Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya), banks will be closed in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Meghalaya.

Additional Bank Holidays In October Bank Holiday On October 26Banks will remain closed as it is the fourth Saturday of the month. Bank Holiday On October 27Banks will also be closed as it falls on a Sunday.Customers can use internet banking, mobile apps, or ATMs for essential services during these holidays.