World Thrift Day is observed on October 30 every year in India and on October 31 worldwide to promote the habit of savings among people, primarily through thrifting. The day, also known as World Savings Day, was established by the World Society of Savings Banks almost a century ago, on October 31, 1924, at the first International Savings Bank Congress in Milan, Italy. The day also aims to educate people about the importance of putting their savings safely into a bank rather than their home. This year's message is "savings can make all the difference". It aims to raise awareness