Chhoti Diwali 2024: The Diwali festivities for 2024 have officially begun, with the vibrant celebrations of Dhanteras taking place on Tuesday. We observe Narak Chaturdashi on Wednesday, commonly referred to as Chhoti Diwali. As the celebrations unfold, many wonder whether banks will be open or closed on this occasion.
The good news is that Chhoti Diwali/Narak Chaturdashi is not recognised as a scheduled holiday by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this year. As a result, all public and private banks will operate as usual on Wednesday, allowing bank users to carry out their banking activities without interruption amidst the festive spirit.
Additionally, for Diwali this year, the bank holiday date will largely depend on the bank's location, as banks across different states may observe varying holiday schedules. In some states, banks will be closed on October 31, while others will observe the holiday on November 1.
Additionally, several states will enjoy an extended holiday weekend, with closures from October 31 to November 3. In these regions, customers should plan their banking activities accordingly, considering the specific holiday dates in their state.
Bank Holiday On Diwali
Here is a detailed list of the states where banks will remain open or closed on October 31 and November 1. This information will help you plan your banking needs during the Diwali festivities.
October 31: Banks in Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, among others, will remain shut on this date for Diwali / Deepawali / Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birthday / Naraka Chaturdashi / Kali Puja.
November 1: Banks in Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Sikkim, Tripura, and Uttarakhand, among others, will be closed on this date for Diwali / Kut Festival / Kannada Rajyotsava.
Some states also have the Diwali festivities until November 2, for which banks would remain closed.
November 2: Banks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, among others, will be closed on this date for Diwali / Laxmi Puja / Govardhan Pooja. It is also the first Saturday of the month, which is not usually a bank holiday.
November 3: Banks in all Indian states and union territories (UTs) will be closed on Sunday.
However, customers can still access online services through their respective bank apps or websites. ATMs and cash deposit machines for self-service will also remain operational daily, regardless of bank holidays or festive occasions. This ensures that customers always have convenient access to essential banking services.