When Banks Will Be Closed for Dussehra in Your State? (Check Updated List)
With the festive season of Dussehra just around the corner, it becomes crucial to stay informed about the bank holidays in your state. This way, you can plan your financial activities accordingly. It’s worth noting that banks all over India will be closed on different dates in October due to the regional festivals and celebrations taking place. So, to help you stay updated, here’s a refreshed list of cities and states where banks will remain closed for Dussehra and its related holidays:
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When Banks Will Be Closed for Dussehra in Your State? (Check Updated List)
Certain states will have the opportunity to enjoy extended bank holiday weekends, allowing families and friends to gather and celebrate this important festival together. For instance, in Tripura, Assam, and Bengal, banks will be closed for a four-day period, from October 21 to 24. The closure will commence with the observance of Durga Puja (Maha Saptami) on October 21, followed by Sunday on October 22. The closure will then continue with Dusshera on October 23 and conclude with Dussehra and Durga Puja on October 24.
In Sikkim, banks will remain closed from October 25 to October 28, with holidays for Durga Puja and other festivities. Residents of Guwahati will also enjoy an extended break, as banks will be closed from October 18 to 27, encompassing various celebrations.
Additionally, other states such as Karnataka, Orissa, Kerala, Bihar, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, and Uttar Pradesh will experience a three-day closure from October 22 to 24. Moreover, Assam will have an additional bank holiday on October 18 due to Kati Bihu.
| City/State | Bank Closure Dates for Dusshera |
|---|---|
| Agartala | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Ahmedabad | October 21 and 28 |
| Aizawl | October 21 |
| Belapur | October 21 |
| Bengaluru | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Bhopal | October 21 |
| Bhubaneswar | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Chandigarh | October 21 |
| Chennai | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Dehradun | October 21 |
| Gangtok | October 21, 23, 24, 25, and 26 |
| Guwahati | October 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 |
| Hyderabad – AP | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Hyderabad – Telangana | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Imphal | October 21 and 23 |
| Jaipur | October 21 |
| Jammu | October 21 and 28 |
| Kanpur | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Kochi | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Kohima | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Kolkata | October 21, 23, 24, 25, and 26 |
| Lucknow | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Mumbai | October 21 and 28 |
| Nagpur | October 21 |
| New Delhi | October 21 and 28 |
| Panaji | October 21 |
| Patna | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Raipur | October 21 |
| Ranchi | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Shillong | October 21, 23, and 24 |
| Shimla | October 21 |
| Srinagar | October 21 and 28 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | October 21, 23, and 24 |
