Will banks remain closed on Tuesday? Know whether there will be work in bank branches or not

Bank Holidays: Will banks remain closed across the country on Tuesday? Dhanteras festival will be celebrated across the country on Tuesday. In such a situation, will all bank branches remain closed on Tuesday i.e. 29th October? If we look at the IBI list, RBI has not given holiday on Tuesday. This holiday will not be for banks. Know the reason here.

Will banks remain closed on Tuesday 29th October?

The festival of Dhanteras will be celebrated across the country on Tuesday 29 October 2024. However, banks will not remain closed on Tuesday. There will be regular work in banks. Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is a special festival celebrated before Diwali. In Hindu religion, this day is dedicated to Kuber, the god of wealth, Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, and Goddess Lakshmi. On this day people buy gold, silver, utensils and brooms, as it is considered auspicious and brings good luck.

This year the festival of Dhanteras falls on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, marking the beginning of the five-day festival of Diwali. On this day people clean their houses and worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber and pray for prosperity.

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 Panchang, 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 Muhurta 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.