Bank Holidays in India October 2023: As October approaches, it’s essential to plan your financial activities wisely, considering the numerous bank holidays that will be observed throughout the month in India. The festive season brings joy, but it also means banks will be closed for several days. Here’s a detailed list of bank holidays in October 2023 to help you plan accordingly.
1. Sunday, October 01, 2023: Weekly Holiday
- As usual, banks will remain closed on the first Sunday of the month.
2. Monday, October 02, 2023: Gandhi Jayanti – National Holiday
- A national holiday in honor of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday.
3. Sunday, October 08, 2023: Weekly Holiday
- The second Sunday of the month will be a non-operational day for banks.
4. Saturday, October 14, 2023: 2nd Saturday Holiday
- Banks will be closed on the second Saturday of October.
5. Sunday, October 15, 2023: Weekly Holiday
- The third Sunday of the month is a routine weekly holiday for banks.
6. Wednesday, October 18, 2023: Kati Bihu – Assam Bank Holiday
- Banks in Assam will be closed to celebrate Kati Bihu.
7. Saturday, October 21, 2023: Durga Puja (Maha Saptami) – Banks Closed in Tripura, Assam, Manipur, and Bengal
- Banks in these states will observe a holiday on the occasion of Durga Puja.
8. Sunday, October 22, 2023: Weekly Holiday
- The fourth Sunday of the month marks another weekly holiday for banks.
9. Monday, October 23, 2023: Dusshera – Bank Holiday in Multiple States
- Banks in Tripura, Karnataka, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Kanpur, Kerala, Jharkhand, and Bihar will remain closed on Dusshera.
10. Tuesday, October 24, 2023: Dussehra/Dusshera (Vijaya Dashmi)/Durga Puja – Bank Holiday in Most States
- Most states will observe a bank holiday on this auspicious day.
11. Wednesday, October 25, 2023: Durga Puja (Dasain) – Bank Holiday in Sikkim
- Banks in Sikkim will remain closed for Durga Puja.
12. Thursday, October 26, 2023: Durga Puja (Dasain)/Accession Day – Bank Holiday in Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir
- Sikkim and Jammu and Kashmir will have a bank holiday on this day.
13. Friday, October 27, 2023: Durga Puja (Dasain) – Bank Holiday in Sikkim
- Sikkim will continue to observe a bank holiday.
14. Saturday, October 28, 2023: 4th Saturday Holiday
- Banks will be closed on the fourth Saturday of October.
15. Sunday, October 29, 2023: Weekly Holiday
- The last Sunday of the month is a routine weekly holiday for banks.
16. Tuesday, October 31, 2023: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday – Bank Holiday in Gujarat
- Gujarat will celebrate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday with a bank holiday.
This comprehensive guide to bank holidays in October 2023 will help you plan your financial transactions effectively during this festive season. Make sure to account for these holidays in your financial schedule to avoid any inconvenience.