Diwali festivities for 2024 will kick off with Dhanteras on Tuesday, October 29. However, bank holidays associated with Diwali typically start on October 31 and may vary based on your state.
Bank Holidays by State
October 31, 2024:
Banks will be closed in several states, including Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. This closure is due not only to Diwali but also for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday, Naraka Chaturdashi, and Kali Puja.
November 1, 2024:
On this day, banks will be closed in Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura, and Uttarakhand. This closure is in observance of Diwali, the Kut Festival, and Kannada Rajyotsava.
November 2, 2024:
Banks in Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh will be closed for Diwali, Laxmi Puja, and Govardhan Pooja. Notably, November 2 is also the first Saturday of the month, which is typically a holiday for these occasions.
November 3, 2024:
As this day falls on a Sunday, all banks across India will be closed since Sundays are non-working days for banks.
Banking Services During Holidays
Although bank branches will be closed on these dates, customers can still use digital banking services year-round, except during scheduled maintenance. Bank websites, apps, and ATM services will remain accessible unless otherwise notified by the bank.