Core Points - The article discusses the bank holidays in India during the Durga Puja, Navratri, and Gandhi Jayanti celebrations, highlighting multiple closures across various cities [1][5][2] Summary by Sections Bank Holidays Schedule - This week, all days are bank holidays in parts of India due to Durga Puja, Navratri, and Gandhi Jayanti celebrations, with specific closures on September 30 for Maha Ashtami [1] - October 2025 will have 21 official bank holidays, including major festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, and Durga Puja, along with regular weekly offs [2] Specific Holiday Dates - September 30: Banks closed in cities like Agartala, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata for Maha Ashtami [5] - October 1: Banks closed in multiple cities for Navratri End and Dussehra [5] - October 2: Nationwide bank closure for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and other festivals [5] - October 3-4: Banks closed in Gangtok for Durga Puja [5] - October 6: Banks closed in Agartala and Kolkata for Lakshmi Puja [5] - October 20: Banks closed in various cities for Diwali [5] - October 31: Banks closed in Ahmedabad for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday [8] Emergency Banking Services - Online and mobile banking services remain available during national holidays, and ATMs are operational for cash withdrawals [7]
Bank holidays: Is today a bank holiday for Durga Puja? Check full schedule for this week, and October 2025 list here
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