- By Sugandha Jha
- Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:16 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
New Delhi | Jagran Business Desk: October is about to end, however, the festivities are underway that will keep the banks closed for a long period. So if you are planning to visit a bank for some important work then you must know all public and private sector banks will remain closed for several days. These holidays come under three main categories namely- the Negotiable Instruments Act Holiday, Real Time Gross Settlement Holiday, and Banks’ Closing of Accounts. All banks whether it is a public sector, private sector, foreign bank, cooperative bank or regional bank will remain closed pertaining to these holidays.
Days when the bank will remain closed
- October 12 – Durga Puja (Maha Saptami)
- October 13 – Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami)
- October 14 - Durga Puja/Dussehra (Maha Navami)
- October 15 – Durga Puja/Dasara/Dusshera (Vijaya Dashmi)
- October 16 – Durga Puja (Dasain)
- October 17 - Sunday
- October 18 – Kati Bihu
- October 19 – Id-E-Milad/Eid-e-Miladunnabi/Milad-i-Sherif
- October 20 – Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday/Lakshmi Puja/Id-E-Milad
- October 22 – Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi
- October 23 – 4th Saturday
- October 24 – Sunday
- October 26 – Accession Day
- October 31 - Sunday
It should be noted bank holidays vary from one state to another. These holidays may not apply to all states. Bank customers are advised to visit the nearest branch to know about the complete list of bank holidays in their city.
Also, if you have any bank-related work pending or you want to withdraw cash ahead of the festive season, you are advised to visit your nearest branch at the earliest since banks will remain closed for a long time this month. However, ATMs will continue to work without any disruption during this time.