Chhoti Diwali 2024: Diwali festivities for 2024 have officially begun, with the lively celebrations of Dhanteras on Tuesday. We observe Narak Chaturdashi on Wednesday, commonly called Chhoti Diwali. As the celebration unfolds, many are wondering if the banks will be open or closed on this occasion.

The good news is that Chhoti Diwali/Narak Chaturdashi is not recognized as a scheduled holiday by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this year. As a result, all public and private banks will operate as usual on Wednesday, allowing bank users to carry out their banking activities without interruption amidst the festive spirit.

Also, for Diwali this year, the date of holidays will largely depend on the location of the bank, as banks in different states may observe varying holiday schedules. In some states, banks will be closed on October 31, while others will observe the holiday on November 1.

Additionally, several states will enjoy an extended holiday weekend, with closures from October 31st to November 3rd. In these regions, customers should plan their banking activities accordingly, keeping in mind the specific holiday dates in their state.

Holiday on Diwali

Here is a detailed list of the states where banks will remain open or closed on October 31st and November 1st. This information will help you plan your banking needs during the Diwali festivities.

October 31: Banks in Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal among others will remain closed on this date for Diwali / Deepawali / Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday / Naraka Chaturdashi / Kali Puja.

November 1: Banks in Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Sikkim, Tripura and Uttarakhand among others will be closed on this date for Diwali / Kut Festival / Kannada Rajyotsava.

Some states also have the Diwali festivities till November 2, for which banks would remain closed.

November 2: Banks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh among others will be closed on this date for Diwali / Laxmi Puja / Govardhan Pooja. It is also the first Saturday of the month, which is not usually a holiday.

November 3: Banks in all Indian states and union territories (UTs) will be closed on Sunday.

However, customers can still access online services through their respective banking apps or websites. ATMs and self-service deposit machines will also be in operation daily, regardless of holidays or festive occasions. This ensures that customers always have convenient access to important banking services.