In October, banks in different states will be closed for 15 days due to various state-specific festivals. The national holiday of Gandhi Jayanti, which is observed across India, falls on a Wednesday.

Banks in many parts of India are likely to be closed for at least four days, starting from Monday. However, the holidays vary from city to city, and not every bank will be closed all over India.

With festive season in full swing, it is better to complete your financial errands and appointments in advance. However, you should also keep a tab on the scheduled holidays in the stock market and banks in this festive period to avoid any inconvenience and missing any deadlines.

The RBI and Maharashtra government shifted the Eid-e-Milad public holiday to September 18 (today). In India, bank holidays differ in each state, so check with your local branch for a confirmed holiday schedule.

Info: Banks in October will be closed for 15 days due to various national and regional holidays. Several festivals like Diwali, Saptami, and Dussehra will lead to the closure of banks in many regions.