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Banks in many Indian states will continue to remain shut on October 21 for Diwali. The festive period began with Dhanteras on October 18, which traditionally marks the start of Diwali celebrations.

In fact, October has as many as 21 scheduled bank holidays, including regional observances, Diwali festivities, Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays.

Customers are advised to complete any in-branch transactions before the holidays to avoid last-minute inconvenience. Essential digital banking services such as UPI, ATMs, internet banking, and mobile apps will remain fully functional, ensuring customers can continue to acces

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