Chhath Puja 2024 bank Holiday: As Chhath Puja 2024 approaches, banks in several states will observe a four-day holiday period. This could impact customers in Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi, and West Bengal, making it essential to plan banking activities.
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Are Banks Closed on Chhath Puja?
Yes, banks will be closed in various states during Chhath Puja. According to the RBI’s official bank holiday schedule, November 7 and 8 are designated as holidays in specific regions across India.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) provides a state-wise list of these holidays. Additionally, banks across India observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
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Understanding Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to worshiping the Sun God. Devotees participate in various rituals, including fasting, offering prayers to the rising and setting sun, taking sacred baths, and meditating while standing in water.
Chhath Puja 2024 Bank Holiday In Delhi and State-wise Bank Holiday List
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has declared November 7 as a public holiday in celebration of Chhath Puja.
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November 7 (Thursday):
Banks in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal will be closed for the Chhath Puja Evening Arghya.
November 8 (Friday):
Banks in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Meghalaya will be closed for the Wangala Festival and Chhath Puja Morning Arghya.
Additional Bank Holidays
November 9 (Saturday):
Banks across India will be closed as it is the second Saturday of the month.
November 10 (Sunday):
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Banks will also remain closed as part of the regular weekly holiday.
Plan Ahead
To avoid any inconvenience, ensure you complete your banking transactions before this extended holiday period.
Bank Holiday In November 2024
November 2024 Bank Holidays; For Specific Regions, Check The Table Below
- November 1: Diwali Amavasya
- November 2: Diwali (Bali Pratipada)
- November 3: Sunday
- November 7: Chhath
- November 8: Chhath
- November 9: Second Saturday
- November 10: Sunday
- November 12: Egas-Bagwal
- November 15: Guru Nanak Jayanti
- November 17: Sunday
- November 18: Kanakadasa Jayanti
- November 23: Seng Kutsnem, Fourth Saturday
- November 24: Sunday
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During these holidays, bank branches will be unavailable, but customers can still use digital banking services such as online banking, mobile apps, and ATMs, except in cases of scheduled maintenance.
