September 30, 2024: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that banks across the country will remain closed for a total of 15 days in October, due to a mix of national holidays and regional observances. This month’s closures include significant festivals such as Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali, as well as Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.

The holiday schedule varies by state, reflecting local traditions and celebrations. Customers are encouraged to check the RBI's official website for specific holiday details applicable to their region, ensuring they can plan their banking needs accordingly.

In addition to the designated holidays, banks will also close on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Despite the closures, customers can continue to access essential banking services online, as facilities like net banking, UPI, and ATMs will remain operational.

Full List of Bank Holidays in October 2024:
October 1: Assembly elections in 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 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

As always, the RBI releases a holiday schedule at the beginning of each month, allowing customers to stay informed about banking operations.