In October 2024, banks across India will observe several holidays, including a significant closure on 3 October. Here is what you need to know about the holiday on this day.
3 October 2024: Navratra Sthapna
On 3 October 2024, banks in Rajasthan will be closed to observe Navratra Sthapna, which marks the beginning of the Navratri festival. This holiday is specific to Rajasthan and will not affect banking operations in other states.
Impact on Banking Services
While bank branches in Rajasthan will be closed on 3 October, online banking services, including fund transfers and mobile banking applications, will remain fully operational. This ensures that customers can manage their banking needs without disruption during the holiday.
Other October Holidays
In addition to the Navratra Sthapna holiday, October 2024 is packed with other significant bank holidays. These include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October, which is observed nationwide, and various regional festivals such as Durga Puja/Dussehra and Diwali later in the month.
Banks will also be closed on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, as per the standard banking holiday schedule. It is advisable for customers to review the holiday list carefully and plan their financial transactions in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
Full List of October 2024 Bank Holidays
Here is a brief overview of the key bank holidays in October 2024:
October 1: General Elections to the State Legislative Assembly in Jammu.
October 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Mahalaya Amavasye across India.
October 3: Navratra Sthapna in Rajasthan.
October 10: Durga Puja/Dussehra (Maha Saptami) in Tripura, Assam, Nagaland, and West Bengal.
October 11: Dussehra (Mahashtami/Mahanavami)/Ayudha Pooja/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Durga Ashtami in multiple states.
October 12: Dasara/Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashmi)/Durga Puja (Dasain) and the second Saturday.
October 14: Durga Puja (Dasain) in Sikkim.
October 16: Lakshmi Puja in Tripura and West Bengal.
October 17: Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu in Karnataka, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh.
October 26: Accession Day in Jammu & Kashmir and the fourth Saturday.
October 31: Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi in most states.
