Today, i.e. Thursday, October 23, if you are thinking of completing any important work to the bank, then definitely read this news before leaving the house. Banks are locked in many states of the country today, because today not one but many big festivals are being celebrated simultaneously.
Why are banks closed today?
Actually, today is the last and very special day of the five-day festival of Diwali. Today Brother Doojis the sacred festival of fraternityAlso say. On this day, sisters apply tilak to their brothers and wish for their long life, and brothers promise to protect them. This festival is a symbol of the unbreakable love between brother and sister.
Moreover, today Birth anniversary of Lord Chitraguptais also being celebrated. Lord Chitragupta is considered to be the deity who keeps accounts of deeds, and this day is very important especially for the business community. They worship him today and start their new accounts.
At the same time, even today in some statesLakshmi PoojaAnd Diwali is being celebrated, whereas in Manipur todayNingol ChakoubaIt is a beautiful festival in which married daughters return to their parents’ homes and spend time with their families.
In view of all these festivals, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced bank holidays in many states.
In which states banks will not open today?
According to RBI’s holiday list, today there will be a holiday in banks in these 6 states:
- Gujarat
- Sikkim
- Manipur
- Uttar Pradesh
- west bengal
- Himachal Pradesh
If you live in these states, you will have to wait till tomorrow for your banking work. However, it is a matter of relief that banks in the rest of the country will remain open like normal today.
There are further holidays in October
This month is not over yet, and there are more bank holidays to come:
- 25 October:fourth saturday
- 26 October:sunday
- 27 October (Chhath Puja):West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand
- 28 October (Chhath Puja):Bihar, Jharkhand
- 31 October (Sardar Patel Jayanti):Gujarat
Therefore, if you have any important work, then do your planning keeping these dates in mind so that you do not face any problem.
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