Bank Holiday October 29: Will banks remain closed on Dhanteras? Click to know

Dhanteras will be celebrated in India on Tuesday, October 29. But, in such a situation, will all bank branches remain closed on Tuesday, October 29? Therefore, the answer is that despite celebrating the festival of Dhanteras, banks across the country will not remain closed on Tuesday, October 29. According to the Indian Banks Association (IBA), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not declared a holiday for banks on that day. Therefore, all bank branches will work as usual.

Banks will remain open and regular work will continue. Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is an important festival celebrated before Diwali. The day is dedicated to Lord Kubera, the god of wealth, Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, and Mata Lakshmi. Traditionally, people buy gold, silver, utensils, and brooms on this day, as these items are considered auspicious and are believed to bring good luck.

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

There is a lot of confusion about the date of Diwali this year in 2024, with some people planning to celebrate Diwali on October 31 while some are planning to celebrate it on November 1. According to the Panchang, Diwali will be celebrated on October 31, Thursday, as Amavasya will begin at 3:12 pm on that day and end at 5:53 pm the next day. Since there will be no time for Lakshmi Puja on November 1 due to the end of Amavasya, the puja will be held on the evening of October 31.

To clear the confusion over the date of Diwali, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a two-day holiday on October 31 and November 1. The decision is aimed at clarifying the situation for the public and investors, as banks will remain closed on both days. Diwali is celebrated every year on the new moon day of the month of Kartik, which includes traditions such as lighting lamps after sunset and performing Lakshmi Puja.