Wednesday Bank Closed: Will banks be closed on Wednesday? Know whether there will be work in the branch on Diwali or not

Bank Holiday: Will banks remain closed across the country on Wednesday? Tomorrow the festival of Chhoti Diwali will be celebrated across the country. In such a situation, will all bank branches remain closed on Wednesday 30 October 2024? If we look at the IBI list, RBI has not given any holiday on Wednesday. This holiday will not be for banks. Know the reason here.

Will banks remain closed on Wednesday 30 October?

The festival of Chhoti Diwali will be celebrated across the country on Wednesday, 30 October 2024. However, banks will not remain closed on Wednesday. There will be regular work in banks. The festival of Chhoti Diwali in India will be celebrated with great pomp on 30 October 2024. It is also known as Narak Chaturdashi or Roop Chaudas. According to beliefs, on this day Lord Krishna freed people from fear and terror by killing the demon named Narakasura. In this happiness, this day is celebrated as Chhoti Diwali, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. On this day, lamps are specially lit so that the house and courtyard are filled with light and positive energy comes.

Chhoti Diwali

On the day of Chhoti Diwali, people wake up early in the morning and take bath by applying mud, which is called Abhyang Snan. It is believed that taking bath after applying ubtan on this day removes body fatigue and makes the skin glow. Along with this, houses are cleaned and decorated on this day so that the house can be ready for Lakshmi Puja the next day. At night, lamps are lit in the corners of the house, which removes negative energy.

When will banks remain closed on Diwali: Know why there will be 2 days holiday

There is a lot of confusion regarding the date of Diwali this year 2024. Some people are celebrating Diwali on 31st October, and some on 1st November. According to the calendar, this year Diwali will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31, because on this day Amavasya is starting at 3:12 pm and will end the next day i.e. November 1 at 5:53 pm. Due to the end of Amavasya, there will be no auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja on 1st November, hence the puja will take place on the evening of 31st October.

Due to this confusion, this time RBI has given 2 days Diwali holiday i.e. 31st October and 1st November. This will end the confusion between people and investors and banks will remain closed on both days. Diwali is celebrated every year on the new moon day of Kartik month and on this day there is a tradition of lighting lamps and performing Lakshmi puja after sunset.