New Delhi: Diwali and Govardhan Puja have concluded. People celebrated both occasions with great enthusiasm, and cities, villages, and public spaces were illuminated with lamps. All government and private schools, colleges, and banks remained closed on both days. Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on November 12.
Today is November 11. As there is no festival today, there is some confusion regarding whether banks are open or closed. If you have pending bank-related tasks, it is important to check the holiday status so that you don’t end up making a wasted trip. Being informed about bank holidays will help clear up any confusion.
Banks will remain closed in several locations.
In many parts of the country, Govardhan Puja is being observed today. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, banks will remain closed today in several places, including Gujarat and Maharashtra. If you reside in Delhi, Bihar, or Uttar Pradesh, you may want to verify the operational status of banks to avoid any uncertainty.
States where banks will remain closed
According to the Reserve Bank of India, bank branches in certain states were closed on November 10 due to Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Lakshmi Puja, and the Vikram Samvat New Year. Banks remained closed in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Mumbai, Nagpur, and Solapur (Maharashtra), as well as in Bengaluru (Karnataka). Additionally, banks remained closed today in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) and Gangtok (Sikkim).
What is the situation in Delhi and UP?
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s list, banks in Delhi will remain fully operational today, Tuesday. Similarly, there was no bank holiday in Uttar Pradesh on November 10. However, in Uttar Pradesh, banks will remain closed in some cities on November 11 due to Bhai Dooj, Chitragupta Jayanti, and Lakshmi Puja. Services available during bank holidays
A bank holiday does not mean that your essential tasks will come to a standstill. Important operations will continue even during holidays. Customers can easily continue to use online banking services on these days. Facilities such as UPI, mobile banking, and ATMs will remain available, allowing for seamless online transactions. ATMs will also remain accessible for cash withdrawals. If you are planning to visit a bank branch, be sure to check the holiday calendar for your city.
