Durga Puja Bank Holiday- Bank customers stay alert. The Durga Puja celebrations have already begun, but banks in Kolkata and across West Bengal will remain open upto Friday, September 26. The bank holiday due to Durga Puja actually begins on Saturday, September 27, as it is the fourth Saturday of the month.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, banks are closed on second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays. September 27 and 28 are the fourth Saturday and Sunday. Durga Puja bank holidays in Kolkata and West Bengal usually begin on Saptami (the seventh day of the puja). However, this year, the bank holidays are starting early due to the festival falling on a weekend.
Complete list of bank holidays during Durga Puja
September 27 (Saturday): Banks will remain closed in Kolkata and West Bengal.
September 28 (Sunday)
September 29 (Monday)
September 30 (Tuesday)
October 1 (Wednesday)
October 2 (Thursday)
Bank holiday dates will vary in different states and cities. Therefore, it’s important to know when banks will be closed in October so you can complete your important banking tasks on time and avoid any hassles.