[Updated] Bank Holidays in October 2024 List

India is a country rich in cultural diversity, and this diversity leads to vibrant festival celebrations throughout the year. Every month, numerous religious, cultural and ethnic events take place in different parts of the country. As October begins, it’s important to be aware of the bank holidays that may affect your financial transactions and plans. Bank holidays occur across India, but may vary from state to state due to regional festivals and observances, so it’s important to keep track of specific dates that may affect banking in your area.

October is filled with important holidays, many of which are marked by bank closings. Knowing about bank holidays in advance allows you to plan your finances better and ensure that your bank transactions (whether funds transfers, cash withdrawals or bill payments) are not disrupted. Knowing when banks are closed will help you avoid last-minute rushes and ensure your financial needs are met promptly.

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October 2024 Bank Holidays

Here is the full list of October 2024 bank holidays:

October date and week	October holidays	State/Territory/Federal Territory
October 1, 2024	2024 State Legislative Assembly Elections	Jammu
October 2, 2024	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Mahalaya Amavasye	See more : Optical Illusion Challenge: Help the Woman to Find Her Umbrella in 10 Seconds? all states
October 3, 2024	Navaratra Stapna/Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti	Chandigarh, Jaipur
October 6, 2024	Sunday	See more : Optical Illusion Challenge: Help the Woman to Find Her Umbrella in 10 Seconds? all states
October 10, 2024	Durga Puja/Dussehra (Maha Saptami)	Agartala, Guwahati, Kohima, Kolkata
October 11, 2024	See more : Optical Illusion Eye Test: If you have Hawk Eyes Find the Number 2596 among 2566 in 13 Secs Dusshera (Mahashtami/Mahanavami)/Ayudha Pooja/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Durga Ashtami	Agartala, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong,
October 12, 2024	Dasara/Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashmi)/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Second Saturday	all states
October 13, 2024	Sunday	See more : Optical Illusion Challenge: Help the Woman to Find Her Umbrella in 10 Seconds? all states
October 14, 2024	Durga Puja (Dasain)	gangtok
October 16, 2024	Lakshmi Puja	Agartala, Kolkata
October 17, 2024	Mahesh Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu	Bangalore, Guwahati, Shimla
October 20, 2024	Sunday	See more : Optical Illusion Challenge: Help the Woman to Find Her Umbrella in 10 Seconds? all states
October 26, 2024	Fourth Saturday/Accession Day	See more : Optical Illusion Challenge: Help the Woman to Find Her Umbrella in 10 Seconds? all states
October 27, 2024	Sunday	See more : Optical Illusion Challenge: Help the Woman to Find Her Umbrella in 10 Seconds? all states
October 31, 2024	Diwali(Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi	Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad (AP and Telangana), I Thanagarh, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram

Source: Reserve Bank of India

Important bank holidays in October 2024

As per RBI guidelines, banks in all states will also have to remain closed on the second and fourth Saturday of every month, in addition to every Sunday.

October 2, 2024 – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Mahalaya Amavasye (all states)

October 2 is a national holiday celebrated across India on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, celebrating the birth of the Father of the Nation. It also coincides with Mahalaya Amavasye in some areas and marks the beginning of Durga Puja celebrations. To mark this important day, banks across the country will remain closed.

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October 12, 2024 – Dasara/Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashami)/Second Saturday (all states)

October 12 is an important day as it marks Vijayadashami or Dussehra, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. In addition to this, it is the second Saturday, becoming a bank holiday in all states, ensuring that the day is a day of celebration and rest.

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October 17, 2024 – Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu (Bengaluru, Guwahati, Shimla)

Bengaluru, Guwahati and Shimla celebrate Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti on October 17, celebrating the saint who is the author of Ramayana, while Assam celebrates Kati Bihu, the harvest festival. Banks in these areas will be closed for these culturally significant commemorations.

October 26, 2024 – Fourth Saturday/Accession Day (all states)

October 26 is the fourth Saturday of the month and is a bank holiday across India. Additionally, Jammu and Kashmir also celebrates Accession Day, which commemorates the state’s accession to India, making it a special day worthy of reflection and celebration.

October 31, 2024 – Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi (Multiple States)

Diwali is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India, held on October 31, 2024. It coincides with Kali Puja in areas like Kolkata and is also the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Naraka Chaturdashi is an important day in Diwali celebrations and is also celebrated in some parts of the country. Banks in most states will remain closed to allow citizens to fully enjoy this festival of lights.

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