Diwali bank holidays 2024: Know on which days banks will be closed?

Bank Holidays December 2024: Bank closures in December 2024 will occur for various regional and national holidays. Notable dates include Feast of St. Francis Xavier, Goa Liberation Day, and Christmas. Specific closures vary by state, with the Reserve Bank of India providing the schedule.

Diwali 2024 bank holidays full list: Bank holidays for Diwali in 2024 vary across Indian states. Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Bank Holidays November 2024: Indian banks will observe 13 holidays in November 2024, impacting various states due to Diwali, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and regional festivals. Despite the closures, customers can utilize online and mobile banking services for uninterrupted access to their accounts.

Chhath puja 2024 bank holidays: Multiple states in India will observe bank holidays for Chhath Puja celebrations from November 7-10, 2024. November will see numerous bank holidays due to various festivals including Diwali Amavasya, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Kannada Rajyothsava, as per the RBI.

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Nearly all Indians are planning to travel this festive season, with 88% preferring domestic trips. Popular destinations include Udaipur, Puducherry, and Mumbai. A significant number are returning home for family celebrations. There is also a rise in visa requests from NRIs and international visitors. Travel bookings have increased by 26%.

In October 2024, banks across several Indian states will observe closures for a total of 15 days due to various state-specific festivals and national holidays like Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, and Diwali. Additionally, banks will remain closed on all Sundays as well as the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Diwali will be celebrated in India on October 31, 2024, resulting in varied holiday schedules for schools across different states. Jammu schools will be closed from October 29 to November 2, while Uttarakhand's schools will observe holidays on October 31 and November 1. In Delhi, schools will close on October 31, and Odisha schools have varying holiday durations. Tamil Nadu will have a holiday on November 1, and Karnataka schools will observe holidays on October 31 and November 1, along with November 2 for Diwali.

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