Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated on October 31st, 2024. This article provides a comprehensive guide to Diwali holidays, including bank closures, market hours, and school closures in various states across India. Find out what remains open and what will be closed on Diwali and the days following.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated on October 31st, 2024. This article provides a comprehensive guide to Diwali holidays, including bank closures, market hours, and school closures in various states across India. Find out what remains open and what will be closed on Diwali and the days following.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated on October 31st, 2024. This article provides a comprehensive guide to Diwali holidays, including bank closures, market hours, and school closures in various states across India. Find out what remains open and what will be closed on Diwali and the days following.
Labour’s decision to scrap the winter fuel payment for most pensioners has drawn criticism and sparked debate at the party’s annual conference. While the government claims pensioners will be better off overall, unions argue the move will disproportionately impact the poorest. Meanwhile, a recent report highlights the closure of bank branches across the UK, raising concerns about access to financial services, particularly in rural areas.
Akshaya Tritiya, a significant Hindu festival, is observed across India on May 10th. This auspicious occasion is believed to bring prosperity and fortune, with many people considering it an ideal time to purchase gold. Consequently, private and public sector banks will remain closed on this day as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar for 2024.
May 1st is commemorated as Maharashtra Day, celebrating the state’s establishment, while also recognized as Labour Day, honoring the contributions of workers. Banks, equity markets, schools, and offices will be closed in Maharashtra on this day. Other Indian states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, will also observe Labour Day with similar closures.
The highly anticipated Lok Sabha Elections 2024 have commenced, with the first phase of polling scheduled to take place on April 19. The elections will be held in seven phases, with the final results being announced on June 4. To facilitate the smooth conduct of the elections, banks in cities where polling is scheduled will remain closed on the respective dates. This closure may impact banking operations and necessitate the use of online banking services for urgent transactions.
