Today, Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated across the country. On this occasion, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared a bank holiday in several cities, while in some cities, banks will remain open.
The festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti is a significant event for the Sikh community. It marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak, and is also known as Gurpurab. This Jayanti is celebrated every year on the day of Kartik Purnima. On this day, schools, colleges, and offices remain closed in many states. Similarly, banks are also closed in various parts of the country.
No Holiday in These States
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI Bank Holiday List) shows that banks will stay closed today in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Telangana, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar, and Shimla. All other banks will stay open.
Bank Closures in November
Banks across the country will close on 17 November 2024, due to Sunday. Banks in Karnataka will close on 18 November for Kanakadas Jayanti. Banks will also close on 23 November 2024, due to the fourth Saturday. Finally, banks will close across the country on 24 November due to Sunday.
Online service will remain open
Even after the bank is closed, customers will get online service smoothly. They can easily transact through ATM service, net banking and UPI.
How Bank Holidays Are Decided
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares the bank holiday list for the entire country. RBI designs this list based on regional and state festivals, as well as weekly and national holidays. Each city has a different bank holiday list, so RBI advises everyone to check it before visiting a bank. Banks remain closed across the country every Sunday and on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.