October 2024 will bring a series of bank holidays across India, coinciding with various festivals and national events. Along with the excitement of the festive season, the month features two Saturdays and four Sundays, offering additional days off for many.
Bank holidays in India differ by state, so it’s crucial to verify the specific holiday schedule with your local branch. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key holidays in October:
- October 1: Banks in Jammu and Kashmir will be closed for the General Elections to the State Legislative Assembly.
- October 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated nationwide, along with Mahalaya Amavasye in certain regions, making this a national holiday.
- October 3: Banks in Jaipur will remain closed due to Navratri celebrations.
The month continues with weekend closures:
- October 5: Sunday.
The festive season kicks off with Durga Puja:
- October 10: Banks in Agartala, Guwahati, Kohima, and Kolkata will be closed for Durga Puja/Dussehra (Maha Saptami).
- October 11: Dussehra (Mahashtami/Mahanavami) will see closures in cities such as Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, and Ranchi.
- October 12: This day marks the second Saturday and also sees closures for Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashmi) in major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Lucknow.
- October 13: Sunday.
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The festive atmosphere continues:
- October 14: Durga Puja (Dasain) will result in bank closures in Gangtok.
- October 16: Lakshmi Pooja will affect banking operations in Agartala and Kolkata.
- October 17: Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti and Kati Bihu will see closures in Bengaluru, Guwahati, and Shimla.
Another weekend follows:
- October 20: Sunday.
Further closures include:
- October 26: The second Saturday coincides with Accession Day, closing banks in Jammu and Srinagar.
- October 27: Sunday.
The month culminates with Diwali:
- October 31: Diwali (Deepavali) will be observed across major cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and New Delhi. This day will also see closures for Kali Puja and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday, impacting banking operations nationwide.
Despite these closures, banks will continue to provide essential services through online platforms and mobile apps, allowing customers to manage their finances without interruption. ATMs will remain operational for cash withdrawals throughout the month.