Diwali holidays: When will banks be shut in your state? Here’s what RBI’s October list shows

October, being one of the most festival-heavy months in the Indian calendar, typically witnesses a cluster of holidays. Each state observes its own set of public and festival holidays based on local customs, culture and government notifications.

With India already in the middle of festive season, banks across several states are set to remain closed for multiple days this month.

The upcoming break begins with Kati Bihu in Assam on October 2, followed by Diwali celebrations spread across several states.

Banks in Assam will observe holiday on October 18 on the occasion of Kati Bihu.

This year, most of the states are celebrating Diwali on October 20. However, some states will celebrate the festival on October 21, which means the holiday calendar for bank will differ accordingly.

Banks will also be closed on October 22 across several states on the occasion of Bali Pratipada/Vikram Samvant New Year Day/Govardhan Pooja/Balipadyami.

Banks will remain shut in Bihar and Jharkhand on October 27 and 28 on the occasion of Chhath Puja, while the services will not be available in West Bengal October 27.

Banks will remain closed on October 31 on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday.

Banks across India will also observe regular weekly offs on the second and fourth Saturdays (October 25), while Sundays (October 19 and 26) continue to be non-working days.

While customers will find branch services closed on these days, digital banking, ATMs, mobile apps and internet banking services will continue to function as usual.