Tue Oct 29 11:02:37 UTC 2024: ## Diwali Bank Holidays 2024: Check State-Wise Closures for October 31 and November 1

**New Delhi, India** – With Diwali approaching, it’s important to plan ahead for bank closures. Due to regional customs, some states have designated October 31 as a bank holiday, while others have set November 1. This year, the Diwali date has caused confusion as the Amavasya Tithi, which marks the festival, spans from October 31 at 3:52 pm to November 1 at 6:16 pm.

**Here’s a breakdown of bank closures by state:**

**October 31:**

* Andhra Pradesh
* Goa
* Karnataka
* Kerala
* Puducherry
* Telangana
* Tamil Nadu
* Delhi
* Uttar Pradesh
* West Bengal

**November 1:**

* Tripura
* Maharashtra
* Uttarakhand
* Sikkim
* Manipur
* Jammu & Kashmir
* Meghalaya

**Joint Closures:**

* **Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Balipadyami/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Govardhan Pooja/Vikram Samvant New Year Day:** Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh.
* **Deepavali, Kut Festival, and Kannada Rajyotsava:** Tripura, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Manipur.

**Plan ahead and check the specific holiday dates in your state to avoid disruptions in financial transactions during the festive season.**

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