Bank holiday today October 20: From October 18 to 23, India celebrates the festival season, which includes Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. During this period, banks will close on certain festival days, though the exact holidays and timings can vary between cities.

The festive season is a busy time when people often go on a shopping spree, pay bills, or handle other financial tasks.

Banks remain closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays each month, as per the RBI bank holiday calendar. Typically, the first, third, and fifth Saturdays are not holidays.

In addition to the usual weekend closures, banks also close on national holidays such as Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti, as well as for certain religious and r

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