Diwali 2024 bank holidays full list: The diverse traditions and customs in India lead to varying bank holidays during Diwali (Deepawali) across different states. Understanding the bank closure dates for Diwali in 2024 is essential for individuals, businesses, and tourists to effectively plan their financial transactions and travel arrangements.
It’s important to note that some holidays, such as Karnataka Rajyotsava and Kut festival, are specific to certain 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. The festival typically spans five to six days, during which people decorate their homes, temples, and workplaces with diyas (oil lamps), candles, and lanterns.
The festival holds great spiritual significance, as it symbolises “the spiritual ‘victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.'”
Diwali Bank Holidays 2024:
- On October 31 (Thursday), banks will be closed in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. However, banks will remain open in Tripura, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, Jammu, Kashmir, and Meghalaya.
- On November 1 (Friday), banks will be closed in Tripura, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Manipur due to the celebration of Deepavali, Kut Festival, and Kannada Rajyotsava.
- On November 2 (Saturday), banks will be closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh for Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Balipadyami/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Govardhan Pooja/Vikram Samvant New Year Day.
Some states will see extended bank holidays. In Karnataka and Maharashtra, banks will be closed for four consecutive days from October 31 to November 3 (Sunday). In Uttarakhand and Sikkim, banks will be closed for three consecutive days from November 1 to November 3 (Sunday).