Bank Holiday October 3: This week has seen significant bank closures across the country due to the Navratri festival. Since Dussehra was celebrated on October 2, banks are expected to reopen on October 3, i.e., tomorrow. However, in one city, banks will remain closed on October 3, associated with Durga Puja. Here are the details of banks and school closures.
Which City will have Banks closed tomorrow (October 3)?
Most banks across the country will remain closed on Navarthri festival till October 2. The ban closure was also due to Gandhi Jayanti, which is observed as a national holiday. However, banks in Gangtok city of Sikkim will remain shut on October 3(Friday). The closure is a part of Durga Puja(Dasain). According to various reports, October 4(Saturday) will also see the bank closure in this city. Other cities will have banks open on Friday. October 5, which is Sunday will be a Pan-India holiday.
Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti holiday on October 7
bank holiday: Banks will remain closed in Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh and Shimla on October 7 on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima.
Available Banking service online
The physical closure of the banks in India will not affect essential financial services, which are available through digital and self-service platforms.
- Mobile banking and Online services for fund transfers, balance queries, and bill payments.
- NEFT and RTGS services
- ATM Withdrawal and Card Transactions
- Online banking services include requests for Chequebooks, Demand drafts and Account-related support
Customers are advised to plan their in-branch visits accordingly and use the online banking for uninterrupted service.
Will Schools remain closed for October 3?
No official statements or notices have been released regarding school closures on October 3, suggesting that schools nationwide are expected to remain operational. However, official weather alerts issued by the IMD may trigger a holiday for the affected cities and states.
