Festive october is here, and with it comes a packed holiday calendar for banks across India. From Durga Puja to Navratri and Gandhi Jayanti, different states will see closures on different days. If you have important banking work lined up, here’s the complete guide to this week’s RBI holiday schedule.
🇮🇳 October 2 – gandhi Jayanti (Nationwide)
All banks across india will remain closed on Wednesday, october 2, to mark the birth anniversary of mahatma Gandhi. This is a national holiday under RBI’s list of mandatory closures.
🪔 Durga Puja Festivities in Eastern India
· October 1–4: States like West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Odisha, and Tripura will see multiple holidays on account of Maha Saptami, maha Ashtami, maha Navami, and Vijaya Dashami.
· banking services will remain suspended on these days in respective regions, though online banking and ATMs will function.
🙏 Navratri & dussehra Celebrations
· In Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, banks will remain closed on select days for Navratri and Dussehra-related festivities.
· The exact closure dates vary by city, so customers are advised to check the RBI holiday list specific to their state.
🌸 Regional Festivals Add to Closures
Apart from the big national and regional festivals, some states will also observe holidays for local celebrations such as:
· Maha Navami (Oct 3–4)
· Vijaya Dashami / dussehra (Oct 5–6, depending on the region)
🖥️ Online services Remain Unaffected
Even though physical bank branches will remain closed, customers can continue to use:
· UPI and net banking
· Mobile banking apps
· ATM services
This ensures uninterrupted access to money transfers, bill payments, and other wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital banking facilities.
📅 Plan Ahead to Avoid Hassles
With multiple back-to-back holidays, services like cheque clearance, demand drafts, or in-person cash deposits/withdrawals may get delayed. If you need branch services, it’s best to complete them before the festive shutdowns begin.
✅ Bottom Line
Between Durga Puja in the East, navratri in the West, and gandhi Jayanti nationwide, this week will see several non-working days for banks. customers should plan their visits in advance and rely on wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital platforms for smooth transactions.
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