Wed Oct 16 11:43:03 UTC 2024: ## Public Holiday on October 17th: Valmiki Jayanti and Kati Bihu Celebrated Across India

**New Delhi, October 14, 2024:** India will be observing a public holiday on October 17th, 2024, in observance of two significant festivals: **Valmiki Jayanti** and **Kati Bihu**.

**Valmiki Jayanti**, marking the birth anniversary of the author of the epic Ramayana, will be celebrated with a public holiday in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. Schools, colleges, banks, and government offices in these states will remain closed.

**Kati Bihu**, a harvest festival primarily celebrated in Assam, will also see a public holiday on October 17th.

In addition to these festivals, the upcoming week will see several other holidays:

* **October 20th**: A weekly Sunday holiday, with most offices, schools, and banks closed.
* **October 26th**: The fourth Saturday of the month, resulting in a public holiday for banks across India.
* **October 27th**: A weekly Sunday holiday.
* **October 31st**: Diwali, the festival of lights, will be observed with a public holiday across the country. This date also coincides with Narak Chaturdashi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.

**Please note:** This information is based on current knowledge. It is recommended to check with local authorities for any updates or changes to the public holiday calendar.

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