Diwali bank holidays 2024: Are banks closed on October 31 or November 1? Check state-wise bank holiday list

With Diwali approaching, bank holiday dates differ across states due to regional customs. Here's a state-wise guide to bank closures:

With Diwali around the corner, planning bank visits ahead is essential, as banks will observe holidays on October 31 and November 1 in many states. Due to regional customs, some states have designated October 31 as a bank holiday, while others have set November 1. Checking the specific holiday dates in your state can help you avoid disruptions in financial transactions.

This year, the Diwali date has caused some confusion. Diwali is celebrated on the Amavasya Tithi, which, in 2024, spans from October 31 at 3:52 pm to November 1 at 6:16 pm. This overlap has led different regions to observe Diwali on either day, affecting bank closures accordingly. Being aware of these dates can assist individuals, businesses, and travelers in scheduling their financial activities during the festival season.

Diwali bank holiday on October 31(Thursday)

Banks in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal will be closed on October 31.

Banks are not closed in Tripura, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, Jammu, Kashmir, Meghalaya.

Diwali bank holiday on November 1 (Friday)

On the occasion of Deepavali, Kut Festival, and Kannada Rajyotsava banks will remain closed in Tripura, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Manipur.

Diwali bank holiday on November 2 (Saturday)

Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Balipadyami/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Govardhan Pooja/Vikram Samvant New Year Day banks will be closed in Gujrat, Maharashta, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh.

Diwali 2024 important dates

• October 29, 2024 (Tuesday): Dhanteras
• October 30, 2024 (Wednesday): Choti Diwali
• October 31, 2024 (Thursday): Main Diwali celebrations and Laxmi Pujan
• November 2, 2024 (Saturday): Govardhan Puja
• November 3, 2024 (Sunday): Bhai Dooj