Chhath Puja 2024 Bank Holiday: Banks Closed on November 7-8 in Select States
Banks will be closed on November 7 and 8 in select states. Find out which states are affected and plan accordingly.
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Chhath Puja 2024 Bank Holiday: Four Consecutive Days of Bank Closures in Some States
Banks in several states will remain closed for up to four consecutive days due to Chhath Puja celebrations, followed by a weekend that includes a second Saturday and Sunday.
Chhath Puja 2024 Bank Holiday Schedule:
- November 7 (Thursday): Banks will be closed in Bihar, Delhi, Jharkhand, and West Bengal for the Evening Arghya ceremony of Chhath Puja.
- November 8 (Friday): Banks will remain closed in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Meghalaya for the Morning Arghya and Wangala Festival.
- November 9 (Saturday): As it is the second Saturday of the month, all banks will be closed.
- November 10 (Sunday): Banks will be closed as per the regular Sunday holiday schedule.
Other Bank Holidays in November:
- November 15 (Friday): Banks will be closed in multiple states for various regional holidays.
- November 18 (Monday): Banks will be closed in Karnataka for Kanakadasa Jayanti.
- November 23 (Saturday): Banks will be closed in Meghalaya for Seng Kutsnem, along with the regular fourth Saturday holiday.
- November 24 (Sunday): Banks will be closed as per the usual Sunday closure.
What is Chhath Puja?
Chhath Puja is an important festival celebrated primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and other parts of India. It honours the Sun God and involves rituals like fasting, standing in knee-deep water, and offering 'Arghya' to the setting and rising sun. The festival spans four days, with the key ceremonies taking place on November 7-8, 2024.
Note: While bank branches will be closed, online banking services, including UPI transactions, ATM withdrawals, and cash deposits, will remain operational throughout the holidays.
Full List of Bank Holidays in November 2024:
- November 1-2: Diwali celebrations
- November 7-8: Chhath Puja
- November 9 (Saturday): Second Saturday holiday
- November 10 (Sunday): Sunday closure
- November 15: Various regional holidays
- November 18: Kanakadasa Jayanti in Karnataka
- November 23 (Saturday): Seng Kutsnem in Meghalaya
- November 24 (Sunday): Sunday closure
For a detailed list of bank holidays, please check with your local bank branch or the official RBI website.
