In which states banks are closed today, October 17?
Banks are closed in Karnataka, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu.October 2024 bank holidays: Banks closed for 15 days in October; check full state-wise holiday list
Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti
Valmiki Jayanti is an annual Indian festival commemorating the birth of the ancient Indian poet and philosopher Valmiki, who is supposed to have lived around 500 BCE. The Balmiki religious group especially commemorates it. Valmiki is honored in India as the author of the epic work Ramayana, and Balmiki sect members worship him as God’s incarnation.
Kati Bihu
Kati Bihu is a festival in Assam, India, commemorates the sowing season’s completion and the start of harvesting. It’s also known as Kangali Bihu, which means “poor”
Bank holidays in October 2024
Banks will be closed in October 2024 on the occasion of General Elections to the State Legislative Assembly 2024, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Mahalaya Amavasye, Navratra Sthapna, Durga Puja/Dussehra (Maha Saptami), Dusshera (Mahashtami/Mahanavami)/Ayudha Pooja/Durga Puja/Durga Ashtami, Dasara/Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashmi)/Durga Puja (Dasain), Durga Puja (Dasain), Lakshmi Puja, Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu, Accession Day, Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi.
Remaining bank holidays
Accession Day- October 26- Banks are closed in Jammu and Srinagar
Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi- Banks are closed in most of the states except Tripura, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, Meghalaya.
October bank holidays
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| Holiday Description | Day |
| 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 |
| Durga Puja (Dasain) | 15 |
| Lakshmi Puja | 16 |
| Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu | 17 |
| Accession Day | 26 |
| Diwali (Deepavali)/Kali Puja/Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday/Naraka Chaturdashi | 31 |
Source: RBI website