Government offices and schools in Punjab will be shut for 4 particular days according to the official holiday list published by the Punjab state government.
Punjab will observe a holiday on several occasions in the upcoming month, viz., Gandhi Jayanti, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, and Diwali.
According to the official holiday list physical offices will be closed on these dates, although digital services on portals will run uninterrupted.
October 2 (Thursday): Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday, October 7: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Wednesday, October 20: Vishwakarma day
Tuesday–Wednesday, 22: Diwali (Deepavali)
These apart, banks will also follow their regular weekly offs: every Sunday and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
With Diwali bringing a two-day closure in the third week of October, customers are advised to settle urgent tasks like cheque clearances, cash withdrawals, and deposits in advance to avoid last-minute rush or delay.
In short Punjab state will have altogether 5 festive and national holidays along with 5 weekend holidays, offering the residents of Punjab a plethora of holidays.
Punjab has a few special days in October, which are not specified as Public holidays yet.
On the 8th of October, Shri Guru Ram Das Gurupurab will be celebrated in Punjab. Though there is official word that the day will be a holiday, since no government notification is released yet.
The auspicious Karva Chauth shall be celebrated on 10th of October. Following the past year trends. No official holiday is announced on this day.
The day will mark the birth anniversary of venerable Banda Singh Bahadur Ji. No official announcement of holiday on these particular days is made by the Punjab government.
Punjab will celebrate the auspicious Guru Gadi Divas of Shri Guru Granth Sahib on October 23rd. The day is not announced as a Public or Bank holiday via any government notification.
Overall the month of October is establishing the festive mood with several holidays.