Banks closed today in 7 cities across 5 states:Holiday due to Diwali Bali Pratipada and Govardhan Puja

Bank holidays are continuing in different states across the country during the festive season. As Diwali celebrations continue this week, many customers are wondering whether banks will be open or closed on Tuesday, 10 November. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will remain closed today in select states and cities on the occasion of Diwali Balipratipada, Govardhan Puja and Vikram Samvat New Year’s Day. Digital banking and ATM services will remain operational Despite bank branches remaining closed, customers will be able to meet their banking needs through digital channels. Internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and ATM services will remain operational. They can be used to transfer funds, pay bills, check balances and withdraw cash. However, cheque-related services and work requiring visits to branches will remain affected. Holidays linked to festivals According to Hindu beliefs, Govardhan Puja is celebrated to commemorate Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from torrential rain. Balipratipada, meanwhile, symbolises King Bali’s annual return to his kingdom. In Gujarat, the day is celebrated as ‘Bestu Varas’, marking the beginning of the Vikram Samvat New Year. Will there be a holiday on 11 November? After 10 November, there will also be holidays in select states on Wednesday, 11 November, according to the RBI calendar. Banks will remain closed on 11 November in Gangtok (Sikkim), Imphal (Manipur), Kanpur and Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Kolkata (West Bengal) and Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) on the occasion of Lakshmi Puja (Diwali), Ningol Chakouba, Bhratridwitiya, Bhaidooj and Chitragupta Jayanti.