Banks will remain closed in these states on Diwali on October 31, see complete list

31st October Bank Holiday News: Banks across the country will remain closed on October 31 on the occasion of Diwali 2024. There is a public holiday in banks on this day. Diwali is one of the most important holidays in India and among the Hindu population. Diwali is a symbol of great cultural, spiritual and economic value and is celebrated with grandeur throughout the country.

There will be a bank holiday on 31st October on Diwali in many states including Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. At the same time, many other states including Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal will also celebrate Diwali on the same day (31 October), while there will be some additional regional holidays on 1 November (Friday).

Banks in India are going to be closed for 15 days in October due to national and regional holidays. Now the month is about to end, but bank customers should plan their bank visit keeping in mind the closure, this will not waste your time.

Bank Holidays in October 2024

October 1: There will be a holiday in Jammu and Kashmir due to assembly elections.

02 October: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Mahalaya Amavasya 03 October: Sharadiya Navratri and Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti.

06 October: Weekly holiday (Sunday).

10 October: Maha Saptami/Durga Puja/Dussehra.

October 11: Dussehra (Maha Ashtami/Mahanavami)/Ayudha Puja/Durga Puja (Dassain)/Durga Ashtami

October 12: Dussehra/Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashami)/Durga Puja (Dasai) and second Saturday.

13 October: Weekly holiday (Sunday).

October 14: Durga Puja (Dasain) and Dussehra in Gangtok.

16 October: Lakshmi Puja (Agartala, Kolkata).

17 October: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu

20 October: Sunday 26 October: Accession Day (Jammu and Kashmir) and 4th Saturday.

27 October: Weekly holiday (Sunday).

31 October: Diwali (Deepawali)/Kali Puja/Birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel/Narak Chaturdashi

Moreover, apart from holidays, banks are also closed on Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays of the month. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) usually publishes a list of bank holidays which takes into account general weekend closures, national holidays, regional celebrations and festivals.