October 31 or November 1: Banks Holiday on Which Day for Diwali 2024!
Diwali, or the festival of lights, is an Indian festival that goes on for five to six days. This festival signifies spiritual victory when light conquers darkness, good vanquishes evil, and knowledge triumphs over ignorance. Homes, temples, and workplaces are decorated with diyas, candles, and lanterns; it becomes a spectacular show.
Diwali Bank Holidays 2024
Different states will have their shutdown on different dates. You may check the list state-wise for Diwali Bank Holidays 2024, below.
31 October 2024, Thursday
Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal will be closed on this day.
1 November 2024, Friday
Following is the list of days the bank will be closed at a state level, regarding Deepavali, Kut Festival, and Kannada Rajyotsava. Thus, in Tripura, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Manipur, banks will shut their doors.
November 2, Saturday
Banks shall remain closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh on account of Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Balipadyami/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Govardhan Pooja/Vikram Savant New Year Day.
Extra Bank Holidays
Bank Holidays in Karnataka and Maharashtra:- October 31 to November 3
Bank holidays in Uttarakhand and Sikkim:- November 1 to November 3.