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
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 of 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 in October
The first public holiday of October will be on October 2 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. 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 October 3. After this, there will be a holiday on Durga Ashtami on October 11 and Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on October 12. Finally, there will be a public holiday on the occasion of Diwali on October 31 and November 1.
List of October Holidays:
October 2: Gandhi Jayanti (public holiday)
October 3: Navratri Sthapana and Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti (Holiday in Rajasthan)
October 11: Durga Ashtami (public holiday)
October 12: 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, as October 13 is a 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 the holidays during the festive season
You can plan your travel using these holidays in this festive season. You can enjoy the festivals with your family and friends without worrying about work. This can be a great opportunity for you to make this festive season special.
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