In addition to holiday closures, banks also remain closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Bank Holiday On Diwali: In 2024, Diwali (Deepavali) will be observed as a public holiday in India. Deepavali is one of the most significant festivals in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. It is celebrated with grandeur across multiple regions, and its relevance extends beyond religious traditions, having deep cultural, spiritual, and economic significance.
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Diwali Bank Holiday 2024
Diwali will be observed as a bank holiday on October 31st (Thursday) in several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu. In other states like Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, Diwali will be celebrated on the same day, with some additional regional holidays on November 1st (Friday).
Overview of Bank Holidays in October 2024
In October, banks across India are closed for 15 days due to a combination of national and regional holidays. Individuals should plan their banking activities to avoid any disruptions.
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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
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Statewise Bank Holiday List
Here’s RBI’s Official Region-wise Calendar For Bank Holidays In October 2024;
In addition to holiday closures, banks also remain closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues an annual list of bank holidays, accounting for festivals, regional events, national holidays, and regular weekend closures.
