Banks will remain non-functional in some states due to Chhath Puja, an ancient Hindu festival primarily celebrated by people belonging to Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh. This month, banks across the country are scheduled to be closed for a total of 17 days, including on Sundays and two Saturdays. Banks in Bihar and Jharkhand will be closed on Wednesday as well as Thursday on the occasion of Chhath.
Uttar Pradesh government has also issued an order empowering district Magistrates to declare public holiday on November 10 in the districts where Chhath Puja is celebrated on a large scale. Delhi government has also declared Wednesday as a public holiday due to the large scale Chhath celebration in the national capital. Uttarakhand government has also declared a public holiday on Wednesday on account of Chhath Puja.
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Bank will remain closed in these states this week:
November 10 -Banks in Patna and Ranchi will remain closed due to Chhath Puja under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
November 11 – Banks in Patna and Ranchi will remain closed due to Chhath Puja under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
November 12 – Banks in Shillong will remain closed due to Wangala Festival under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
November 13 – Banks to remain closed on the Second Saturday of the month
November 14 – Banks to remain closed on Sunday
Chhath is a four-day-long Hindu festival that is largely celebrated by the people belonging to Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. This year, it started on November 8 with Nahay Khay and will conclude on November 11 with Usha Arghya.
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