If you have important banking work lined up in October 2024, it’s essential to plan ahead. Banks across India will remain closed for a total of 15 days in October, including Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, and several state-specific and national holidays. The month is packed with major festivals like Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, and Diwali, which will affect banking operations in various regions.
To ensure your banking needs are met without disruption, check the complete list of holidays and plan your visits accordingly. Below is a simplified overview of the upcoming bank holidays.
Full List of Bank Holidays in October 2024
| Date | Day | Occasion | Regions Affected |
| October 1 | Tuesday | Assembly Elections 2024 | Jammu & Kashmir |
| October 2 | Wednesday | Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday |
| October 3 | Thursday | Sharadiya Navratri, Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | Various states |
| October 6 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | All states |
| October 10 | Thursday | Maha Saptami | States celebrating Durga Puja |
| October 11 | Friday | Mahanavami | States celebrating Durga Puja |
| October 12 | Saturday | Dussehra, 2nd Saturday | National (Dussehra in specific states) |
| October 13 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | All states |
| October 14 | Monday | Durga Puja (Dasin), Dussehra | Gangtok and regions celebrating Durga Puja |
| October 16 | Wednesday | Lakshmi Puja | Agartala, Kolkata |
| October 17 | Thursday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | Various states |
| October 20 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | All states |
| October 26 | Saturday | Accession Day, 4th Saturday | Jammu & Kashmir |
| October 27 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | All states |
| October 31 | Thursday | Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali, Patel Jayanti | Various states |
Key Holidays to Watch for in October 2024
- Gandhi Jayanti (October 2): A national holiday observed across all states, commemorating the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Dussehra (October 12-14): Celebrated over multiple days in different states, Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil and leads to widespread closures of banks in states like West Bengal, Odisha, and parts of North India.
- Diwali (October 31): One of the most significant festivals in India, Diwali celebrations lead to closures in many regions. Ensure any banking tasks are completed well before this day, as banks will be closed across many states.
Weekends Impacting Banking Operations
- Sundays: Banks remain closed on all Sundays, including October 6, 13, 20, and 27.
- Second and Fourth Saturdays: Banks will not operate on the second (October 12) and fourth (October 26) Saturdays, following the standard holiday schedule.
Planning Ahead
With banks being closed for almost half the month, it is crucial to plan any important financial transactions in advance. Keep in mind the state-specific holidays, as banking operations may be affected differently depending on the region. Whether it’s withdrawing cash, depositing checks, or making transfers, completing these tasks ahead of time will save you from the inconvenience of missed deadlines.
