Banks in many parts of the country are closed today, October 7, on the occasion of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima. Banks across India follow holidays set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which include national and regional holidays, as well as Sundays. Here is a list of states and UTs where banks are closed today. The closures mark the celebrations of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti in some states and Kumar Purnima in others. The Uttar Pradesh government has also declared a public holiday for October 7 to observe Valmiki Jayanti. Although this holiday is not included in the RBI calendar, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced the state-wide closure. Valmiki Jayanti celebrates the birth of Maharshi Valmiki, the sage and author of the Ramayana. Kumar Purnima, observe

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