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New Delhi: Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is an important public holiday in India, observed on the 10th day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashvin. As Durga Puja in India is going on, commoners wonder about the bank holidays. Continue reading to find out the details.
Bank Holidays On Dussehra And Durga Puja
Depending on the state, banks will be closed on different days around the festival. Here’s the full list.
October 10
Banks will be closed in Tripura, Assam, Nagaland, and Bengal for Durga Puja/Dussehra (Maha Saptami).
October 11
Banks will be closed in states like Tripura, Karnataka, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Sikkim, and more for Dussehra (Mahashtami/Mahanavami) or Ayudha Puja.
October 12
Banks across all states will be closed for Dussehra (Vijayadashami) and the second Saturday of the month.
October 13
All banks will be closed on Sunday.
October 14
Banks will be closed in Sikkim for Durga Puja (Dasain).
For customers in Tripura, Assam, and Bengal, there will be a long weekend with banks closed from October 10 to 13. In Sikkim, banks will remain closed from October 11 to 15.
Bank Holidays In October 2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the list of bank holidays for October 2024. Banks across the country will be closed for a total of 15 days in October. The closure dates will vary by state, with some regions observing up to four consecutive days off.
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Upcoming Bank Holidays In October 2024
October 16
Banks will be closed in Tripura and Bengal for Lakshmi Puja.
October 17
Banks will remain closed in Karnataka, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh for Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti or Kati Bihu.
October 20
Banks across India will be closed on Sunday.
October 26
Banks will be closed on the fourth Saturday, and for Accession Day in Jammu and Kashmir.
October 27
All banks will be closed on Sunday.
October 31
Banks will be closed in most states for Diwali, Kali Puja, or Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday.
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