Public Holidays: The month of September is about to end and with the beginning of October, the season of big festivals will begin in the country. Navratri, Dussehra, Karvachauth, Ahoi, Dhanteras and Chhoti Diwali are also in this month of October
Public Holidays: The month of September is about to end and with the beginning of October, the season of big festivals will begin in the country. Navratri, Dussehra, Karva Chauth, Ahoi, Dhanteras and Chhoti Diwali are also in this month in October. Gandhi Jayanti is on 2 October. Diwali festival is on 1 November. There will be many important days this month when banks, offices and schools will remain closed.
Major public holidays of October
The first public holiday of October will be on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October. On this day banks, government offices, schools and colleges will remain closed across the country. In Rajasthan, there will be a holiday on Navratri Sthapana and Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti on 3 October. After this, there will be a holiday on Durga Ashtami on 11 October and Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on 12 October. Finally, there is going to be a public holiday on the occasion of Diwali on 31 October and 1 November.
List of holidays in October:
2 October: Gandhi Jayanti (Public Holiday)
3 October: Navratri Sthapana and Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti (Holiday in Rajasthan)
11 October: Durga Ashtami (Public Holiday)
12 October: Vijayadashami/Dussehra (Public Holiday)
31 October/1 November: Diwali (Public Holiday)
You will get a 4-day long weekend in October
If you are planning a long holiday, then due to the public holiday on October 11 and 12, you will get 3 consecutive days off, because October 13 is Sunday. If you take an additional leave before October 11 or after October 13, you can enjoy a total of 4 days off. This can be a good opportunity to travel somewhere with family.
Enjoy holidays in the festive season
You can plan travel by using these holidays in this festive season. You can enjoy festivals with your family and friends without worrying about work. This can be a great opportunity for you to make this time of festivals special.