October 2024 is shaping up to be a busy month for festivals in India, with banks closing for a total of 15 days. As September comes to a close, it's important to know which days will be designated as holidays. Along with national and regional festivals, there will be two Saturdays and four Sundays during this month.
It's essential to remember that bank holidays can vary by state. Customers are advised to check with their local bank branches to confirm specific holiday schedules.
Here’s the list of bank holidays for October 2024:
- October 1: General Elections for the State Legislative Assembly 2024 (Jammu and Kashmir)
- October 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Mahalaya Amavasye (National Holiday)
- October 3: Navratri (Jaipur)
- October 5: Sunday
- October 10: Durga Puja/Dussehra (Maha Saptami) - Closed in Agartala, Guwahati, Kohima, and Kolkata
- October 11: Dussehra (Mahashtami/Mahanavami)/Ayudha Pooja/Durga Puja (Dasain) - Closed in Agartala, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Kolkata, Patna, Shillong, and Ranchi
- October 12: Second Saturday/Dasara/Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashmi)/Durga Puja (Dasain) - Closed in multiple cities, including Agartala, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi
- October 13: Sunday
- October 14: Durga Puja (Dasain) - Closed in Gangtok
- October 16: Lakshmi Pooja - Closed in Agartala and Kolkata
- October 17: Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu - Closed in Bengaluru, Guwahati, and Shimla
- October 20: Sunday
- October 26: Second Saturday and Accession Day - Closed in Jammu and Srinagar
- October 27: Sunday
- October 31: Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi - Closed in various cities including Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, and Chennai
Online Banking Services Available
Even during holidays, online banking services remain operational. Customers can use bank websites and mobile apps for transactions. ATMs will also be accessible for cash withdrawals, ensuring that you can manage your finances even on non-working days.
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