Bank Holidays in October 2024: Full Statewise List for Gandhi Jayanti, Navratri, and Diwali

Bank Holidays In October 2024: In October, banks in India will be closed for 15 days, owing to a mix of national and regional holidays. Festivals like Diwali, Saptami, and Dussehra will result in closures in many regions. Individuals are advised to plan their banking needs to avoid disruptions.

Banks nationwide also observe regular closures on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays each month.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases the annual list of bank holidays, factoring in festivals, regional events, national holidays, and standard weekend closures.

Overview of Bank Holidays in October 2024

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

Statewise Bank Holiday List

Here’s RBI’s Official Region-wise Calendar For Bank Holidays In October 2024;