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India Banks Shut Oct 26: Regional Holidays Cause Closures
25 Oct
Summary
- Banks across India will close on October 26 for various regional holidays.
- Closures vary by state, observing festivals like Laxmi Puja and Sardar Patel's birth anniversary.
- Online and ATM services remain available despite branch closures for customers.
Banks throughout various Indian cities will suspend in-branch services on Monday, October 26, to commemorate several regional holidays. These closures are part of the Reserve Bank of India's annual holiday schedule. Celebrations like Laxmi Puja, Accession Day, and Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday will dictate specific closure dates and locations.
Cities including Agartala, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla, and Srinagar will experience these bank holidays. Despite the physical branch closures, essential banking services remain accessible. Customers can continue to use online and mobile banking platforms for transactions.
Furthermore, ATMs will operate as usual, providing 24/7 cash withdrawal facilities. Digital payment methods via bank apps and UPI are also functional. The article also notes future holidays, including October 29 for Karva Chauth in Shimla and October 31 for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary in Ahmedabad.
