Chhath Puja 2024 Holidays: Are Banks Open on November 8?

Bank Holiday 2024: As people celebrate last day of Chhath Puja, banks in several states will remain shut on November 8.

On November 7, several banks remained closed in regions like Bihar , Jharkhand , Delhi, and West Bengal.

Today, November 8, banks in Bihar , Jharkhand , and Meghalaya are closed for "Morning Arghya" of Chhath Puja, while banks in Meghalaya observe Wangala Festival. This is followed by usual second Saturday and Sunday bank holidays on November 9 and 10.

Bank Holidays in November 2024:

November also includes ditional bank holidays for various regional events:

 November 12: Egas-Bagwal, celebrated in parts of Uttarakhand.
 November 15: Guru Nanak Jayanti a holiday in Punjab and among Sikh community, nationwide.
November 18: Kanakasa Jayanti, observed in Karnataka.

Chhath Puja 2024:

Chhath Puja is primarily celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Presh. festivities involve four days of fasting, prayer, and rituals, mainly by women, as y offer prayers to Sun God. Devotees gar along riverbanks or ponds to offer "Arghya" at sunrise and sunset, which symbolizes gratitude and purification.