Group 1 - Banks in several parts of India, including major banks like State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank, are closed today, December 26, due to Christmas celebrations as decided by the Reserve Bank of India [1][2] - In states like Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Nagaland, banks are closed for at least three days for Christmas, with Nagaland observing a six-day closure starting December 23 [2] - There are a total of 14 bank holidays in December, in addition to weekends, with banks following regional and national holidays according to the RBI bank holiday calendar [3] Group 2 - On national holidays such as Christmas, all banks across India remain shut [4] - ATM services and online banking options like NEFT, IMPS, and RTGS are available 24/7 during bank holidays for cash withdrawals and money transfers [5] - Upcoming bank holidays include closures on December 27 for the fourth Saturday, December 28 for Sunday, and specific closures in Meghalaya and Manipur for local observances [6]

Core Points - All public and private banks in India, except in Gangtok, will be open on Saturday, October 1, as it is the first Saturday of the month with no bank holiday [1] - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) designates bank holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays each month, with exceptions for the first, third, and fifth Saturdays [2] - Banks are also closed on national holidays and for certain religious and regional observances, which vary by state [3] Remaining Bank Holidays in October - October 4: Bank holiday in Gangtok for Durga Puja (Dasain) [6] - October 5: Bank holiday pan-India for Sunday weekly off [6] - October 6: Banks closed in Agartala and Kolkata for Lakshmi Puja [6] - October 7: Banks closed in multiple cities for Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti / Kumar Purnima [6] - October 10: Bank holiday in Shimla for Karva Chauth [6] - October 11: Banks closed pan-India for second Saturday weekly off [6] - October 12: Banks closed pan-India for Sunday weekly off [6] - October 18: Bank holiday in Guwahati for Kati Bihu [6] - October 19: Banks closed pan-India for Sunday weekly off [6] - October 20: Banks closed in multiple cities for Diwali and related observances [6] - October 21: Banks closed in several cities for Diwali Amavasya [6] - October 22: Banks closed in various cities for multiple Diwali celebrations [6] - October 23: Bank holiday in several cities for Bhai Bij and related observances [6] - October 25: Banks closed pan-India for fourth Saturday weekly off [6] - October 26: Banks closed pan-India for Sunday weekly off [6] - October 27: Banks closed in Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi for Chath Puja [6] - October 28: Banks closed in Patna and Ranchi for Chath Puja [6] - October 31: Banks closed in Ahmedabad for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday [6] Banking Services on Holidays - ATM services remain operational 24/7 during bank holidays for cash withdrawals and other requirements [7] - Online banking services such as NEFT, IMPS, and RTGS are available for money transfers on bank holidays [7] - UPI services are functional on bank holidays for sending and receiving money [7]

Core Points - Banks across India are closed on October 2 due to multiple festivals including Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra [1][2] - There are a total of 21 bank holidays in India throughout the month of October, influenced by various festivals and weekly offs [2] Bank Holidays in October - October 1: Banks closed in several cities for Navratri End and related festivals [4] - October 2: Nationwide bank holiday for Gandhi Jayanti and other festivals [4] - October 3: Banks closed in Gangtok for Durga Puja [4] - October 4: Banks closed in Gangtok for Durga Puja [4] - October 5: Nationwide bank holiday for Sunday [4] - October 6: Banks closed in Agartala and Kolkata for Lakshmi Puja [4] - October 7: Banks closed in multiple cities for Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti [4] - October 10: Banks closed in Shimla for Karva Chauth [4] - October 11: Nationwide bank holiday for second Saturday [4] - October 12: Nationwide bank holiday for Sunday [4] - October 18: Banks closed in Guwahati for Kati Bihu [4] - October 19: Nationwide bank holiday for Sunday [4] - October 20: Banks closed in multiple cities for Diwali and related festivals [4] - October 21: Banks closed in several cities for Diwali Amavasya [4] - October 22: Banks closed in various cities for Diwali and related festivals [4] - October 23: Banks closed in multiple cities for Bhai Bij and related festivals [4] - October 25: Nationwide bank holiday for fourth Saturday [4] - October 26: Nationwide bank holiday for Sunday [4] - October 27: Banks closed in Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi for Chath Puja [6] - October 28: Banks closed in Patna and Ranchi for Chath Puja [6] - October 31: Banks closed in Ahmedabad for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday [6] Emergency Services During Bank Holidays - ATM services remain operational 24/7 during bank holidays for cash withdrawals and other needs [5] - Online banking services such as NEFT, IMPS, and RTGS are available for money transfers on bank holidays [5] - UPI services can be used for sending and receiving money even on bank holidays [5]

Group 1 - Major banks in India, including the State Bank of India (SBI), will observe holidays this weekend as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar [2][3] - The specific closures include September 27-28 for the fourth Saturday and Sunday, and September 29 for a holiday in Agartala, Kolkata, and Guwahati for Maha Saptami [2][3] - On September 30, banks in several cities including Agartala, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata will remain closed for Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami [2][3] Group 2 - Not all branches will be closed on every holiday date, as closures can vary by state, and customers are advised to check with their local branch [2][3] - Online banking services remain accessible even when branches are closed, allowing customers to use ATMs, mobile apps, and internet banking for various transactions [2][3] - Services requiring in-person visits, such as bulk cash deposits and demand drafts, will not be available on these holidays, prompting residents and businesses to plan transactions in advance [2][3]

Core Points - Banks across India, including the State Bank of India (SBI), are closed today and tomorrow due to holidays mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) [1] - The RBI designates holidays based on national and local occasions, operational needs, and cultural observances, with announcements made via its official website [3] Holiday Schedule - September 18: All banks closed in Shillong for Unitarian Anniversary Day [4] - September 22: Banks closed in Jaipur for Navratra Sthapna [4] - September 23: Banks closed in Jammu and Srinagar for Maharaja Hari Singh Ji's birthday [4] - September 29: Banks closed in Agartala, Kolkata, and Guwahati for Maha Saptami [4] - September 30: Banks closed in multiple cities for Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami [4] - Sundays in September: All Sundays are holidays for bank workers [4] - Saturdays in September: Second Saturday (September 13) and fourth Saturday (September 27) are holidays [4] Banking Services - Online and mobile banking services remain available during national holidays unless otherwise notified [4] - ATMs are operational for cash withdrawals, and app and UPI services function as usual [4]