Bank Holidays: In October 2024, banks across India will be closed for a total of 15 days due to various national and state-specific holidays. These include major festivals, regional events, and scheduled holidays such as Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
Bank Holidays In October 2024Here's a quick look at the key holidays when banks will not operate:
October 1Banks in Jammu will be closed due to the General Elections to the State Legislative Assembly 2024.
October 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, will be observed, with banks closed across the country.
October 3In Rajasthan, banks will remain closed for Navratra Sthapna.
October 10Durga Puja/Dussehra (Maha Saptami) will see banks closed in states like Tripura, Assam, Nagaland, and West Bengal.
October 12Dussehra, a major festival, will result in banks being closed nationwide. Additionally, it is the second Saturday of the month.
October 14Banks in Sikkim will be closed for Durga Puja (Dasain).
October 16Lakshmi Puja will see banks closed in Tripura and West Bengal.
October 17States like Karnataka, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh will observe a holiday for Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu.
October 26Banks in Jammu and Srinagar will remain closed for Accession Day.
October 31On Diwali (Deepavali), Kali Puja, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday, banks will be closed in most states except Tripura, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, and Meghalaya.
Bank Holidays On WeekendsApart from these holidays, banks will also be closed on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
Which Services Will be Resumed During Bank Holidays?While physical banking services will be unavailable on these dates, digital banking platforms such as mobile apps, UPI, IMPS, and net banking will remain fully operational, allowing customers to manage their transactions seamlessly.-
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