Banks Will Remain Closed for 15 Days This Month
In October 2024, banks across India will remain closed for 15 days, including regular holidays like Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays.
These closures are across different states, with some specific to regional festivals and observances. Snap-Alert shares a detailed breakdown of the bank holidays in October 2024, categorized by dates, festivals, and types of holidays:
National Holidays (Sundays and Saturdays)
Banks across the entire country will be closed on the following days, which are standard holidays:
- October 6, 2024 (Sunday)
- October 12, 2024 (Second Saturday)
- October 13, 2024 (Sunday)
- October 20, 2024 (Sunday)
- October 26, 2024 (Fourth Saturday)
- October 27, 2024 (Sunday)
Regional Holidays (Festival-Specific)
Banks in various states will be closed on the following days due to regional festivals and celebrations:
- October 2, 2024 (Wednesday): Gandhi Jayanti—Applicable nationwide.
- October 7, 2024 (Monday): Mahalaya Amavasya: Banks closed in West Bengal and Tripura.
- October 10, 2024 (Thursday): Navami/Chaitanya Mahotsava – Banks closed in Odisha.
- October 11, 2024 (Friday)—Dussehra/Vijayadashami: Banks closed in multiple states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, and West Bengal.
- October 14, 2024 (Monday): Durga Puja/Dasara: Banks closed in Assam, Odisha, and Tripura.
- October 15, 2024 (Tuesday)—Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra: Observed in various states like Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh.
- October 16, 2024 (Wednesday)—Eid-e-Milad: Holiday in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
- October 17, 2024 (Thursday): Durga Puja (Additional Day): Observed in West Bengal and Assam.
- October 18, 2024 (Friday): Kati Bihu: Observed in Assam.
- October 19, 2024 (Saturday): Maha Saptami: Regional holidays in states like West Bengal.
State-Specific Holidays:
Some holidays will be in particular states based on local customs and traditions.
- October 24, 2024 (Thursday): Lakshmi Puja
- Banks closed in Odisha and West Bengal.
- October 25, 2024 (Friday): Durga Puja (Last Day)
- Banks remain closed in Assam and Tripura.
Finally, the month culminates with Diwali:
On October 31, Diwali (Deepavali) will be in major cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and New Delhi. In addition, Kali Puja and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthdays will also affect banking operations across the country.
Conclusion:
With various national and regional festivals in October 2024, banks in different states will be closed for 15 days. While many of these closures are specific to local festivities, it is essential to remember the universal holidays, like Gandhi Jayanti and the second and fourth Saturdays, for smooth planning of your banking activities.
Check with your local branch for additional holidays that may not be listed, especially in regions with specific customs.
