Bank Holidays In October 2024: Gandhi Jayanti To Navratri, A Complete List Of Off Days

As we step into the month of October, numerous festivals and events welcome us with a warm hug. The vibrant month observes a long list of both national and regional holidays, including significant festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, and more. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced bank holidays for October with a list of 15 off days across the country. Additionally, banks will remain closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Marking these dates on your calendar will help you effectively schedule your bank visits and avoid any inconvenience. It's important to note that holidays vary by state, with different regions observing different festivals. Customers are advised to check RBI’s official website as not all holidays apply universally. Verify the holiday dates specific to your state before visiting the bank branch.

List Of Bank Holidays In October 2024

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October 1: Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
October 2: National holiday on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 3: Shardiya Navratri and Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
October 6: Weekly holiday (Sunday).
October 10: Maha Saptami
October 11: Mahanavami
October 12: Dussehra and second Saturday
October 13: Weekly holiday (Sunday)
October 14: Durga Puja (Dasin) and Dussehra in Gangtok
October 16: Laxmi Puja (Agartala, Kolkata)
October 17: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
October 20: Weekly holiday (Sunday)
October 26: Accession Day (Jammu and Kashmir) and Fourth Saturday
October 27: Weekly holiday (Sunday)
October 31: Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi

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The list of holidays is prepared by the RBI every month. It is notified under three categories, namely the Negotiable Instruments Act, Holiday, Real Time Gross Settlement Holiday, and Banks' Closing of Accounts.

Are Online Banking Services Available

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Facilities like banking and UPI will remain unaffected during these holidays in October 2024. Regardless of banks being closed, you can still still access banking services through net banking, ATMs, mobile applications, and bank websites.

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