Banks will be closed for four consecutive days next week for Chhath Puja: Key dates and details

As Chhat Puja approaches, banks in some states will observe back-to-back weekends leading to a four-day closure from November 7 to 10, 2024. Customers in Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi and West Bengal should prepare in advance to avoid disruption of banking services.

Four-day holiday schedule

November 7 (Thursday) – Evening Chhat Puja Argya: Banks are closed in Bihar, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal.

November 8 (Friday) – Morning of Chhath Puja Festival Arghya & Wangala: Banks will remain closed in Bihar, Jharkhand and Meghalaya.

November 9 (Saturday) – Second Saturday: All banks across the country will be closed as per RBI regulations.

November 10 (Sunday): Nationwide closure.

Additional days off in November 2024

Apart from Chhath Puja, several other festivals are planned.

Bank holidays in India are both public and universal, in public and private banks, incl State Bank of India (SBI), observing closure on second and fourth Saturdays.

Here is a a complete list of significant holidays in November:

November 3 (Sunday): Banks are closed throughout the country.

November 15 (Friday): Banks will remain closed in some states due to Guru Nanak Jayanti/Karthik Purnima celebrations affecting places like Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and others.

November 17 (Sunday): National closure.

November 18 (Monday): Banks are closed in Karnataka due to Kanakadasa Jayanti.

November 23 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday and Seng Kut Snem Festival in Meghalaya.

November 24 (Sunday): Banks are closed throughout the country.

Tips to manage your banking needs during the Chhath holidays

To avoid service disruptions, customers should complete the necessary banking transactions before the start of the holiday period.

Digital banking options, including online banking, mobile apps and ATMs, will be open throughout the holidays, providing access to essential services.