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New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a total of 15 bank holidays in October 2024. The closures account for both national holidays like Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and regional observances such as Durga Puja, Diwali, and Accession Day. Additionally, banks will remain closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
State-Wise Variations in Bank Holidays
It is important to note that the bank holiday schedule varies by state due to different regional festivals. Customers are encouraged to check the RBI’s official website to confirm the specific holidays in their region before planning any in-branch banking transactions.
Despite these closures, essential banking services will remain operational through online banking, UPI, ATMs, and mobile banking apps. Customers can continue accessing these platforms without interruption during the holiday period.
October 2024 Bank Holidays: Full List
- October 1: Assembly elections (Jammu and Kashmir)
- October 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (National holiday)
- 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 (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
Important Notes for Customers
While physical bank branches will remain closed on these holidays, customers can access their accounts and services through:
- Net banking
- ATMs
- Mobile banking apps
- Bank websites
RBI prepares and notifies the list of holidays monthly under categories such as the Negotiable Instruments Act, RTGS Holiday, and Banks’ Closing of Accounts.
