Chhath Puja Holiday:On the occasion of Chhath Puja 2024, many states including Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi and West Bengal will remain closed on November 7 and 8. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), both November 7 and 8 have been declared as bank holidays in some states for Chhath Puja. Apart from this, banks will also remain closed on November 9 (second Saturday) and November 10 (Sunday). In Delhi, Chief Minister Atishi has declared a public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja. However, digital banking options including UPI payments, net banking and ATM services will continue as usual. Customers can carry out necessary transactions during the holiday period. The full list of bank holidays designated by the RBI is available on its official website, allowing customers to confirm the status of their local branches in November 2024.

November 7 (Thursday):Banks will remain closed in Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal for the "Evening Arghya" ceremony of Chhath Puja.

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

Learn about Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja, a major Hindu festival celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh, lasts for four days. Women follow strict rituals including fasting and prayers to the Sun God. Standing in rivers or ponds, they offer "arghya" to the setting and rising sun, symbolizing purity and gratitude.

Upcoming Holidays in November 2024

Beyond Chhath Puja, there are several bank holidays scheduled in November in various states for events such as Diwali, Igas-Baghwal and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Here are some additional key dates for November bank holidays:

November 12:Egas-Bugwal

Nov 15:guru nanak jayanti

November 18:Kanakadasa Jayanti

November 23:Seng Kutsanem (Fourth Saturday)