Bank Holiday on October 3: Are banks closed on first day of Navratri? Check state-wise full list

Bank Holiday on Shardiya Navratri 2024: The month of October has started. It is a festive month filled with various holidays – from Gandhi Jayanti, Navratri to Diwali. With these holidays approaching, many people are wondering if banks will remain closed on the first day of Navratri in their city. Here's what you need to know.

Gandhi Jayanti: Banks are closed

Banks are closed nationwide for Gandhi Jayanti (Wednesday). While Shardiya Navratri begins on Thursday, October 3. This date also marks Agrasen Jayanti. 

Are banks closed on Shardiya Navratri 2024?

On October 3, the first day of Shardiya Navratri, banks will operate normally across the country, except in Rajasthan, where all banks will be closed. Shardiya Navratri is a significant festival for Hindus, with Durga Puja celebrated in many regions. Therefore, banks in Rajasthan will remain closed, while services will continue as usual in all other states.

Shardiya Navratri 2024: Puja Time

Ashwina Navaratri on Thursday, October 3, 2024
Pratipada Tithi Begins - 12:18 AM on Oct 03, 2024
Pratipada Tithi Ends - 02:58 AM on Oct 04, 2024

List of Holidays in October

- October 1 (Tuesday): Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir
- October 2 (Wednesday): Gandhi Jayanti
- October 3 (Thursday): Beginning of Shardiya Navratri and Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
- October 6 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
- October 10 (Thursday): Mahasaptami
- October 11 (Friday): Mahanavami
- October 12 (Saturday): Dussehra and second Saturday
- October 13 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
- October 14 (Monday): Durga Puja (Dasain) in Gangtok, Sikkim
- October 16 (Wednesday): Laxmi Puja (Agartala, Kolkata)
- October 17 (Thursday): Valmiki Jayanti
- October 20 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
- October 26 (Saturday): Accession Day (Jammu and Kashmir) and fourth Saturday
- October 27 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
- October 31 (Thursday): Narak Chaturdashi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birthday, and Diwali

Online Banking Options

It’s important to note that the list of bank holidays can vary by state. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), each state has its own specific holiday schedule. A complete list can be found on the RBI's official website, detailing various festivals and holidays by state. 

Despite bank closures, customers won’t face major issues, as most banking services are available online. This allows you to complete many banking tasks from home, even on holidays. However, if you have urgent matters that require a visit to the bank, it’s best to take care of them in advance.