Bank Holiday: Banks will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday. If you’re planning to visit a bank branch on October 21, make sure to check whether banks are open in your state. Based on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, banks will be closed in certain states tomorrow, Wednesday. Discover here which states will have closed banks tomorrow, Wednesday, and the reasons behind it.
Will banks be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21?
Today, Tuesday, November 20th, most banks are closed across states in observance of Dussehra. According to the RBI calendar, banks will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21st, to celebrate Vijayadashami and Durga Puja in Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Sikkim, Tripura, and West Bengal. All public and private sector banks, including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara, Axis, HDFC, and ICICI, will stay closed in these states.
Vijayadashami, commonly referred to as Dussehra, stands as one of Hinduism’s most significant festivals. This celebration represents the triumph of good over evil. According to Hindu traditions, Lord Rama defeated Ravana on this auspicious day. During this festival, effigies of Ravana are burned throughout the country, and Lord Rama’s victory is commemorated. In certain areas, Vijayadashami is also observed as Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura.
Banks will remain closed in numerous states, such as Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, and Sikkim, in honor of this festival. Durga Puja, an important festival honoring Goddess Durga, is celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm, particularly in West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam. Throughout this festival, elaborate pandals are beautifully decorated and statues of Goddess Durga are placed inside them.
Banks are closed in these states today due to Dussehra
Banks are closed today in recognition of Dussehra, Dashami (Vijayadashami, Aso Sud-10), Mahanavami, Ayudha Puja, and Durga Puja. Bank branches remain closed in Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh. Banks are open today in Sikkim and Manipur.
Your Friendly Guide to October Bank Holidays
October 20, Wednesday – Vijayadashami and Durga Puja
Several states and banking centers will have closed banks due to Vijayadashami, Mahanavami, Ayudha Puja, and Durga Puja celebrations. Affected locations include Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, and Lucknow.
October 21, Wednesday – Vijayadashami and Durga Puja
Banks across Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Sikkim, Tripura and West Bengal will be closed in observance of Vijayadashami and Durga Puja.
Thursday, October 22 – Durga Puja
Bank branches in Sikkim will shut down to honor Durga Puja and Dashain.
October 23, Friday – Durga Puja
Sikkim’s banks will remain closed in celebration of Durga Puja and Dashain.
October 24, Saturday – Fourth Saturday
Bank branches nationwide will be closed as it’s the fourth Wednesday of the month.
Sunday, October 25 – Weekly Holiday
Banks will be closed throughout the country on this Sunday.
October 26, Monday – Lakshmi Puja and Valmiki Jayanti
Banks in Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir and Tripura will close to mark Laxmi Puja, Accession Day and Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
October 29, Thursday – Karwa Chauth
Bank branches in Himachal Pradesh will close for Karva Chauth celebrations.
October 31, Wednesday – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary
Gujarat banks will be closed to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.
Your Online Banking Options Continue
Even when bank branches are closed, you’ll still enjoy full access to online banking services. You can transfer money using internet banking, mobile banking, and UPI platforms. ATM withdrawals remain available around the clock. Just keep in mind that in-branch services like check processing and other counter services won’t be accessible during these holidays.