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Bank Holidays in November 2024

Last Updated: Nov 4, 2024, 11:18 IST

In November 2024, banks in India will observe 13 holidays, including weekends and unique regional festivals. While online banking services remain operational, branch closures vary by state, reflecting local celebrations like Diwali, Chhath Puja, and Karnataka Rajyotsava. Check local branches for accurate schedules to plan transactions accordingly.

Bank Holidays in November 2024
Bank Holidays in November 2024

Key Points

  • Banks in India will observe several regional and state-specific holidays in November 2024
  • Key holidays like Diwali, Chhath Puja, and state formation days bring varying bank closures
  • Customers are advised to confirm with the local banks

 From Diwali to Chhath Puja, these holidays vary significantly by location. This guide outlines the key holidays and state-specific observances, helping customers plan banking activities effectively

In November 2024, banks in India will observe 13 holidays, including weekends and regional festivals. The holiday schedule varies by state due to local celebrations. Here’s a detailed list of key bank holidays for the month:

Bank Holidays in November 2024

Date

Day

Holiday Description

Celebrated In

1 November

Friday

Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)/Deepawali/Kut/Kannada Rajyotsava

Tripura, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya

2 November

Saturday

Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Govardhan Puja/Vikram Samvat New Year

Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh

3 November

Sunday

Weekly holiday

All states

7 November

Thursday

Chhath Puja (Evening Arghya)

West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand

8 November

Friday

Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya) and Wangala Festival

Bihar, Jharkhand, Meghalaya

9 November

Saturday

Second Saturday

Nationwide

10 November

Sunday

Weekly holiday

All states

12 November

Tuesday

Egaas-Bagwal

Uttarakhand

15 November

Friday

Guru Nanak Jayanti/Kartika Purnima/Rahas Purnima

Multiple states including Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha

17 November

Sunday

Weekly holiday

All states

18 November

Monday

Kanakadasa Jayanti

Karnataka

23 November

Saturday

Fourth Saturday and Seng Kut Snem

Meghalaya

24 November

Sunday

Weekly holiday

All states

 

  • In addition to the above holidays, the banks will remain closed on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
  • Customers can check dates with local branches for holidays subjected to different observances by region.
  • Online banking services remain open during holidays for any transaction and other banking requirements.

In November 2024, several states in India will observe unique bank holidays that are not recognized in other states. Here’s a list of those specific holidays along with the states where they will be observed:

Unique Bank Holidays in November 2024

Date

Day

Holiday Description

Celebrated In

1 November

Friday

Kut

Manipur

1 November

Friday

Puducherry Liberation Day

Puducherry

1 November

Friday

Haryana Day

Haryana

1 November

Friday

Karnataka Rajyotsava

Karnataka

1 November

Friday

Kerala Piravi

Kerala

8 November

Friday

Wangala Festival

Meghalaya

15 November

Friday

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Punjab, Chandigarh

18 November

Monday

Kanakadasa Jayanti

Karnataka

22 November

Friday

Seng Kut Snem

Meghalaya

Key Observations

  • All of them are state-specific or combined from several states that represent local cultural or historical significance.
  • Karnataka Rajyotsava is a state's formation day. Wangala Festival, however, is the harvest festival of the Garo tribe in Meghalaya.
  • The observance of these holidays can make the differing banking operations across the country adversely affect customer access to services.

Customers are advised to confirm with the local banks the holiday schedule so that they can avoid inconveniences while observing these holidays.



Kirti Sharma
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First Published: Nov 4, 2024, 11:18 IST

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