Bank Holiday Alert: Are Banks Open Or Closed This Saturday? Check Here

In October 2024, banks will be closed for 15 days in various states due to regional festivals and significant events, which included General Elections for the State Legislative Assembly

Many working individuals tend to handle their banking tasks on Saturdays. However, it's important to remember that banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, as well as on Sundays. On months with five Saturdays, banks remain open on the fifth Saturday. Additionally, banks are closed on national and regional holidays, which vary by state.

Are banks open or closed on Saturday, October 26, 2024? 

Banks will remain shut on October 26, as it falls on the fourth Saturday of the month. Additionally, Jammu and Kashmir will observe Accession Day on this date.

Bank Holidays in October 2024

In October 2024, banks will be closed for 15 days in various states due to regional festivals and significant events, which include.

- General Elections for the State Legislative Assembly

- Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Mahalaya Amavasye

- Navratra Sthapna

- Durga Puja/Dussehra (Maha Saptami)

- Dusshera (Mahashtami/Mahanavami)/Ayudha Pooja/Durga Puja/Durga Ashtami

- Dasara/Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashmi)/Durga Puja (Dasain)

- Durga Puja (Dasain)

- Lakshmi Puja

- Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu

- Accession Day

- Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi

Please check with your local branch for specific holiday schedules.

Diwali Holiday Schedule

October 31 (Thursday)

Banks in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal will be closed.

November 1 (Friday)

On the occasion of Deepavali, Kut Festival, and Kannada Rajyotsava, banks will be closed in Tripura, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Manipur.

Long Holiday in Some States (4 Days)

In Karnataka and Maharashtra, banks will be closed for four consecutive days from October 31 to November 2, followed by a closure on Sunday, November 3.

Long Holiday in Other States (3 Days)

In Uttarakhand and Sikkim, banks will be closed for three consecutive days from November 1 to November 2, followed by a closure on Sunday, November 3.

Even though banks will be closed, customers need not worry. Most banking services are readily available online, enabling you to complete transactions and access your accounts from the comfort of home. Whether you need to transfer funds or check your balance, online banking ensures your financial needs are met, even on holidays.