Dussehra 2024 Bank Holidays: Will Your Bank Be Open? Check State-Wise Holiday List

Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami or Dasara , is one of India's most celebrated festivals, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Observed on the 10th day of the Hindu month of Ashvin, it marks the end of the Navaratri festival. With public celebrations, prayer gatherings, and the burning of Ravana effigies, the festival brings communities together. As with many other major Indian holidays, bank operations across the country vary during Dussehra.

For those planning bank-related tasks in October 2024 , it’s important to know when your local bank branch will be closed due to the festival.

# Dussehra Bank Holidays : State-Wise Schedule

Different states observe Dussehra on different days, with some regions closing banks for up to four consecutive days. Here is a breakdown of the bank holidays:

• October 10: Durga Puja/Dussehra (Maha Saptami) – Banks closed in Tripura, Assam, Nagaland, and Bengal.
• October 11: Dussehra (Mahashtami/Mahanavami), Ayudha Pooja, Durga Puja – Banks closed in Tripura, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Meghalaya.
• October 12: Dasara/Dussehra (Vijayadashmi) – Banks closed nationwide due to the second Saturday.
• October 13: Sunday – Banks closed nationwide.
• October 14: Durga Puja (Dasain) – Banks closed in Sikkim.

# Long Weekend in Certain States

In some states, the Dussehra holidays will result in an extended weekend . For instance:

• Banks in Tripura, Assam, and Bengal will be closed from October 10 to 13.
• Banks in Sikkim will remain closed from October 11 to 14, creating a four-day break.

# Other Bank Holidays in October 2024

Apart from Dussehra, October sees several other regional holidays that will affect bank operations:

• Lakshmi Puja: October 16 – Banks closed in Tripura and Bengal.
• Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu: October 17 – Banks closed in Karnataka, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh.
• Accession Day: October 26 – Banks closed in Jammu and Srinagar.
• Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja: October 31 – Banks closed in most states except Tripura, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, and Meghalaya.

Plan Ahead for Bank Services
With banks being closed for multiple days in some states, it’s essential to plan your banking activities in advance. Whether you need to visit a branch or complete transactions, it’s wise to handle them before these holidays begin.