Bank Holidays In October: Festive Fun Meets Financial Planning!
October is bursting with celebrations, and it will be same for the bank holiday calendars!
With major festivals like Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja lined up, banks across India will remain closed on several key days.
Sounds like a festive treat, right? But here’s the catch, your local bank branch might just take a holiday when you need it most!
Don’t let last-minute cash crunches spoil your festive mood. While UPI, net banking, and ATMs will continue to serve you, physical branches will be off-duty in many states. So, whether you’re planning Diwali shopping, booking tickets, or paying bills, check the holiday list for your city or state in advance.
Be a smart planner, get your banking done ahead of the closures.
After all, festivals are for celebrations, not standing outside a shut bank. Stay informed, stay festive, and enjoy a hassle-free October!
Here Is The List Of Bank Holiday In October According To Diffrent States
- October 1 (Wednesday): Bank holidays for Maha Navami and Dussehra in multiple states
- October 2 (Thursday): Banks closed nationwide for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, and Durga Puja
- October 3–4 (Friday–Saturday): Banks closed in Sikkim due to Durga Puja (Dasain)
- October 5 (Sunday): Banks closed nationwide
- October 6 (Monday): Lakshmi Puja holiday in Tripura and West Bengal
- October 7 (Tuesday): Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima holidays in several states
- October 10 (Friday): Karva Chauth holiday in Himachal Pradesh
- October 11 (Saturday): Second Saturday bank holiday nationwide
- October 12 (Sunday): Banks closed nationwide
- October 18 (Saturday): Kati Bihu holiday in Assam
- October 19 (Sunday): Banks closed nationwide
- October 20 (Monday): Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, and Kali Puja holidays in numerous states
- October 21 (Tuesday): Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan), Deepawali, and Govardhan Pooja holidays in several states
- October 22 (Wednesday): Bank holidays for Diwali, Vikram Samvat New Year Day, and others in various states
- October 23 (Thursday): Bhaidooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, and other holidays in several states
- October 25 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday bank holiday nationwide
- October 26 (Sunday): Banks closed nationwide
- October 27 (Monday): Chhath Puja (Evening Puja) holiday in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand
- October 28 (Tuesday): Chhath Puja (Morning Puja) holiday in Bihar and Jharkhand
- October 31 (Friday): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday holiday in Gujarat
Important Notes For Bank Holidays
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Physical bank branches will be closed on these dates, but online banking, UPI, and ATMs will remain available.
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Check with your bank for specific regional holiday details and plan branch visits accordingly.
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