Valmiki Jayanti 2024 Bank Holiday: Are banks closed in your city on Thursday? Check state-wise full list

Valmiki Jayanti 2024 Bank Holiday: Valmiki Jayanti is widely celebrated in many states in India. This year the auspicious day will be observed on Thursday, October 17. With this, many people are wondering if banks will remain closed in their city. Here's what you need to know.

Are banks closed on Valmiki Jayanti?

Yes, banks will be closed in many states on this day. 

Banks will be closed in these places

According to the RBI holiday calendar, banks will remain closed in Bengaluru, Guwahati, and Shimla on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu. However, banks will function normally in all other places. 

About Maharishi Valmiki

Maharishi Valmiki is revered as the first poet of Sanskrit literature. He was a great sage and author of the epic Ramayana, which consists of 24,000 verses and 7 cantos (Kandas), including the Uttara canto.

Valmiki Jayanti 2024: Puja time

Purnima Tithi Begins - 08:40 PM on Oct 16, 2024
Purnima Tithi Ends - 04:55 PM on Oct 17, 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

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. You can also check the list below:

Check state-wise full list:

Online Banking Options

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.