Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 25, 2024, 06:00 AM
Bank Diwali Holidays: Diwali preparations are going on in full swing across the country, and this year Diwali will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31. Diwali is an important festival of India, which is celebrated with great pomp. People want to enjoy a long holiday at this time. Special attention is also given to bank holidays, as this time is also important for financial work.Bank holidays on DiwaliBank holidays in India vary on a regional basis, but banks remain closed across the country on the main day of Diwali. Usually banks are closed on Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.Holiday scheduleThis year, banks will be closed across the country on October 31 (Thursday) due to Diwali. After this, banks will be closed in some cities like Mumbai, Nagpur, Shillong, and Srinagar on Govardhan Puja on November 1 (Friday). Banks will be closed in many cities including Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Mumbai on the occasion of Bhai Dooj on November 2 (Saturday). Incidentally, this day is also the second Saturday, due to which banks will remain closed across the country. After this, banks will not open on November 3 (Sunday) due to weekly holiday.Thus, banks will remain closed for four consecutive days in many parts of the country, due to which people are advised to settle their financial work in advance.