Karva Chauth , which falls just days before Diwali, will be celebrated on October 10 this year. Many are wondering if banks will observe a holiday on this day. With a host of festivals in October, it is advisable to check the bank holiday schedule in advance to plan any banking activities smoothly. The RBI’s pre-released holiday list helps customers schedule their transactions and visits accordingly.

Will banks remain closed on Karva Chauth?

Banks in Himachal Pradesh will remain shut on October 10 on the occasion. In the rest of the country, they will continue to function as usual.

Here is a list of upcoming bank holidays in the month of October:

October 18: Banks in Assam closed for Kati Bihu. October 20: Banks closed in Tripura, Gujarat, Mizoram, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, C

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