Banks to remain closed in 7 cities of 5 states today: Holiday on Diwali Balipratipada and Govardhan Puja; Digital banking services will remain operational

In this festive season, bank holidays continue in different states across the country. As Diwali celebrations continue this week, many customers have a question in their minds whether banks will be open or closed on Tuesday, November 10.

According to the holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), today there will be a holiday in banks in some selected states and cities on the occasion of Diwali Balipratipada, Govardhan Puja and Vikram Samvat New Year Day.

Digital banking and ATM services will remain operational

Despite bank branches remaining closed, customers will be able to fulfill their banking needs through digital means. Internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and ATM services will remain operational.

These can be used for fund transfer, bill payment, balance checking and cash withdrawal. However, check related work and work done at the branch will be affected.

Holidays related to festivals and beliefs

According to Hindu beliefs, Govardhan Puja is celebrated to commemorate Lord Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan to save the villagers from torrential rains.

Balipratipada marks the annual return of King Bali to his kingdom. In Gujarat this day is celebrated as ‘Bestu Varas’ i.e. the beginning of Vikram Samvat new year.

Where will there be holidays on 11th November?

After November 10, there will be holidays in select states as per the RBI calendar on Wednesday, November 11. On November 11, banks will remain closed in Gangtok (Sikkim), Imphal (Manipur), Kanpur and Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Kolkata (West Bengal) and Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) on the occasion of Lakshmi Puja (Diwali), Ningol Chakauba, Bhratriditiya, Bhaidooj and Chitragupta Jayanti.

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