Durga Puja, a significant festival in West Bengal, deeply impacts daily life, including banking operations. Knowing whether banks are open or closed during this period is crucial for residents and visitors. This article clarifies bank holidays in West Bengal during Durga Puja 2024 and outlines other bank holidays in October.
In West Bengal, banks are closed for four consecutive days during Durga Puja. This closure encompasses Maha Saptami (October 10th), Durga Ashtami (October 11th), Mahanavami (October 12th), and extends through Sunday (October 13th). This extended holiday allows residents to fully participate in the festivities.
Other states in the region also observe bank holidays during Durga Puja, although the specific dates may vary. For instance, banks in Tripura and Assam are closed from October 10th to 13th, while Sikkim observes bank holidays from October 11th to 14th. These variations highlight the regional differences in holiday observance.
Besides Durga Puja, October 2024 includes several other bank holidays across India due to various festivals and observances. These holidays, combined with regular Sunday and second and fourth Saturday closures, result in a total of 15 non-banking days in October for some states. Planning financial transactions around these closures is essential.
Specific holidays include Lakshmi Puja (October 16th) with closures in Tripura and Bengal, Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu (October 17th) impacting Karnataka, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh, and Accession Day (October 26th) affecting Jammu and Srinagar. Diwali (October 31st) leads to widespread bank closures across most states, except for Tripura, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, and Meghalaya.
Even with bank closures, customers can still access essential financial services. Digital payment methods, mobile banking apps, and online platforms remain operational, ensuring uninterrupted access to funds and transaction capabilities. Utilizing these alternatives mitigates the impact of physical branch closures.
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This detailed calendar provides a comprehensive overview of bank holidays in October 2024 for various locations across India. This information facilitates effective planning for financial activities during the festive season.
| Holiday Description | Day |
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| General Elections to the State Legislative Assembly 2024 | 1 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Mahalaya Amavasye | 2 |
| Navratra Sthapna/Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | 3 |
| Durga Puja/Dussehra (Maha Saptami) | 10 |
| Dusshera (Mahashtami/Mahanavami)/Ayudha Pooja/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Durga Ashtami | 11 |
| Dasara/Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashmi)/Durga Puja (Dasain) | 12 |
| Durga Puja (Dasain) | 14 |
| Lakshmi Puja | 16 |
| Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu | 17 |
| Accession Day | 26 |
| Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi | 31 |
This table clearly outlines the specific reasons for bank holidays throughout October, enabling users to understand the cultural and historical context of these closures.
