Bank Holidays in October 2024: Complete Statewise List for Key Festivals
Bank Holidays in October 2024: Complete Statewise List for Key Festivals
Banks to remain closed for up to 15 days in October due to national and regional holidays like Gandhi Jayanti, Navratri, and Diwali. Plan your banking needs accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
The month of October 2024 will see banks closed for a total of 15 days across India due to a combination of national and regional holidays. With major festivals such as Gandhi Jayanti, Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali falling in October, customers should plan their financial tasks in advance to avoid disruptions.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) publishes the list of holidays annually, factoring in national celebrations, regional festivals, and standard weekend closures, including the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. This October, with a lineup of festivals such as Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, Dussehra, and the Diwali festivities, many states will experience bank closures for three to four consecutive days.
Bank Holidays October 2024 India
• October 1: Holiday due to assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
• October 02: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Mahalaya Amavasya
• October 03: Shardiya Navratri and Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti.
• October 06: Weekly holiday (Sunday).
• October 10: Maha Saptami/Durga Puja/Dussehra
• October 11: Dussehra (Mahashtami/Mahanavami)/Ayudha Pooja/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Durga Ashtami
• October 12: Dasara/Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashami)/Durga Puja (Dasain) and the second Saturday.
• October 13: Weekly holiday (Sunday).
• October 14: Durga Puja (Dasain) and Dussehra in Gangtok.
• October 16: Lakshmi Puja (Agartala, Kolkata).
• October 17: Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu
• October 20– Sunday
• October 26: Accession Day (Jammu and Kashmir) and Fourth Saturday.
• October 27: Weekly holiday (Sunday).
• October 31: Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi
Bank customers are urged to check the state-specific holiday list and plan accordingly to avoid any delays in their transactions. During this busy festive season, leveraging online and digital banking options can help mitigate the impact of bank closures.
