Bank Holiday: Today, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, all public and private sector banks in Kolkata and Tripura will remain closed. On this day, Lakshmi Puja will be organized in Kolkata, which is celebrated as a special festival in Bengal. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi,
Bank Holiday: Today, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, all public and private sector banks in Kolkata and Tripura will remain closed. On this day, Lakshmi Puja will be organized in Kolkata, which is celebrated as a special festival in Bengal. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, who is considered the goddess of wealth, prosperity and good fortune. On this festival, which comes a few days after Durga Puja, people decorate their homes and business places and worship Goddess Lakshmi.
Banks will remain closed only in these states
According to RBI, banks will remain open in all states except Tripura and Kolkata and work will be done like normal days. Online banking service will be available so that customers do not face any problem due to bank closure.
List of bank holidays
October 16: Lakshmi Puja (Agartala, Kolkata)
October 17: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti / Kati Bihu
October 20: Weekly holiday (Sunday)
October 26: Acquisition Day in Jammu and Kashmir / Fourth Saturday
October 27: Weekly holiday (Sunday)
October 31: Diwali (Deepawali) / Kali Puja / Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti / Narak Chaturdashi
