Mon Oct 28 17:58:49 UTC 2024: ## Bank Holidays Announced for Diwali 2024: 4-Day Weekend in Some States

**New Delhi, October 28, 2024:** The festive season is upon us, and with it comes a flurry of bank holidays. Diwali, the festival of lights, is the biggest holiday season for bank employees in India. Due to the diverse traditions and customs across the country, bank holidays for Diwali vary depending on the state.

**Here’s a breakdown of bank holidays in October 2024 for Diwali:**

**October 31st (Wednesday) – Dhanteras:** Banks will be closed in several states including Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. However, banks in Tripura, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir, and Meghalaya will remain open.

**November 1st (Friday) – Diwali, Kut Festival, and Kannada Rajyotsava:** Banks will be closed in Tripura, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Manipur on account of Diwali, Kut Festival, and Kannada Rajyotsava.

**November 2nd (Saturday) – Bali Pratipada / Balipadyami / Lakshmi Puja / Govardhan Puja / Vikram Samvat Nav Varsha:** Banks will be closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh in observance of Bali Pratipada, Govardhan Puja, and Vikram Samvat Nav Varsha.

**Longer Weekends:**
* **Karnataka and Maharashtra:** Enjoy a 4-day long weekend, as banks will remain closed from October 31st to November 2nd, followed by a Sunday on November 3rd.
* **Uttarakhand and Sikkim:** Experience a 3-day weekend with bank closures from November 1st to November 2nd, followed by a Sunday on November 3rd.

This information will help individuals, companies, and tourists plan their activities during the Diwali holiday season effectively.

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