Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024 Leads to Bank and School Closures Across India
On November 15, several Indian states will observe a public holiday for Guru Nanak Jayanti, affecting banks, schools, and stock markets.
- Banks in states like Maharashtra, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh will close on November 15 for Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartika Purnima.
- Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month Katak.
- While physical bank branches are closed, online and mobile banking services remain operational for customer convenience.
- The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange will also suspend trading on November 15, resuming on November 18.
- Schools nationwide will observe the holiday, with additional regional observances like Kartar Singh Sarabha’s martyrdom day in Punjab.
Hindustan Times 
