New Delhi: The festive season is just around the corner and bank holidays have been declared by the central government applicable to all public as well as private banks.
The banks shall remain closed for a total 11 days in the month of October on account of national holidays like Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali and other national events, TN reports.
However, the holiday dates may differ from one state to another and from one bank to another.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notification, October holiday list is inclusive of the second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays and they are exclusive of the public holidays in different states.
The banks and government offices shall function for only 20 days in the month of October.
Individuals interested in planning a visit to your bank in the month of October are advised to check the list of bank holidays once.
Here’s a list of bank holidays in the month of October:
October 2: All banks will remain closed on October 2 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
October 6, 7 and 8: The first Sunday of the month is Sunday followed by Ram Navmi and Dussehra slated for October 7 and 8 respectively.
October 12 and 13: In the second week, on October 12 and 13, the bank will remain closed because of the second Saturday and Sunday.
October 20: The banks will be closed on October 20 due to Sunday.
October 26 and 27: The banks will remain closed for four days due on occasion of Diwali, in the last ten days of the month, that is the fourth Saturday, Sunday, Govardhan Pooja and Bhai Dooj.
October 28 and 29: The banks will remain closed on October 28 and 29 on occasion of Govardhan Pooja and Bhai Dooj.