Diwali is the biggest and most important festival in India. This year, the time to celebrate Diwali is from 31st October to 1st November. During this time, banks will remain closed in various states so that people can focus on celebrating the festival with their families.

Banks closed on 1st November.

Banks will be closed in many states on 1 November 2024 (Friday). These include Tripura, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Manipur. These holidays are celebrated for Deepawali, Kut, and Kannada Rajyotsava. On this day people perform puja and light lamps in their homes.

November 2 holiday

After this, banks will remain closed in some states on November 2 as well. In states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, people celebrate Lakshmi Puja and Govardhan Puja. This day is usually associated with the first Saturday of the month, when banks are also closed.

holiday on Sunday too

Banks will be closed on 3 November 2024 in all states and union territories due to Sunday. Therefore, if you have to go to the bank for any important work, you have to plan before 1st or 2nd November.

Festive atmosphere

Preparations for Diwali began on October 29 with Dhanteras. On this day people buy new items and decorate their homes. The festival of Diwali will end with Bhai Dooj on November 3, when brothers and sisters spend special time with each other.

stock market situation

Due to Diwali, trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will be closed on November 1. There will be only one hour of Muhurat trading, which will run from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is a special occasion when people make new investments.

bank holidays schedule

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the complete list of bank holidays for November 2024. This month, banks will remain closed for 12 days due to various festivals and events. Therefore, it is important to check this schedule to plan your bank visit for some work.