October Bank Holiday List 2024: A Quick Guide for Smart Banking
October brings festive cheer and a few bank holidays in India. This blog post helps you navigate these closures and ensures your banking activities remain on track.
Being aware of holiday dates far ahead of time can be highly beneficial for planning a trip with family or friends. It enables you to organize activities, reserve accommodations, and manage other necessary preparations effortlessly. Our list features both public and bank holidays, giving you a full view of opportunities to spend quality time with loved ones and visit exciting destinations in October 2024.
October 2024 Public Holidays
October, the tenth month of the year, hosts several festivals within the country. As a result, the number of working days in October is fewer compared to other months. Below is the list of festivals to be celebrated in October 2024.
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Date |
Day | Holiday | Celebrated In |
| 2 October 2024 | Wednesday | Gandhi Birthday | Many states across India |
| 3 October 2024 | Thursday | Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan |
| 10 October 2024 | Thursday | Maha Saptami | Across the country |
| 11 October 2024 | Friday | Maha Navami | Many states across India |
| 12 October 2024 | Saturday | Dusshera | Many states across India |
| 12 October 2024 | Saturday | Ayudha Puja | Many states across India |
| 17 October 2024 | Thursday | Kati Bihu | Assam |
| 17 October 2024 | Thursday | Pargat Diwas (Valmiki Jayanti) | Many states across India |
| 26 October 2024 | Saturday | Accession Day | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 31 October 2024 | Thursday | Naraka Chaturdashi | Several states |
| 31 October 2024 | Thursday |
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday (Diwali) |
October 2024 Bank Holiday Schedule
Bank holidays are designated days when both public and private banks in the country are closed. According to the Reserve Bank of India, banks do not operate on the second and fourth Saturdays each month. Alongside these regular closures, banks will also be closed on the specific dates in October 2024 as outlined in the table below:
| Date | Holiday | Celebrated in |
| 12 October 2024, Saturday | Second Saturday | Across the country |
| 26 October 2024, Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Across the country |
Also, check details about Monthly Bank Holiday:
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