{
  "id": 17009529,
  "title": "Bank holiday on Karwa Chauth? Will banks be closed on Thursday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/bank-holiday-on-karwa-chauth-will-banks-be-closed-on-thursday",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T04:28:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/bank-holiday-on-karwa-chauth-will-banks-be-closed-on-thursday/articleshow/135289459.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bank holiday on Karwa Chauth? Will banks be closed on Thursday?\n\nThe festive season brings a new set of bank holidays across India, with closures varying by state and regional observances. On October 29, banks in Himachal Pradesh will be closed for Karwa Chauth. However, customers in other parts of the country may not face the same holiday schedule.\n\nFollowing Karwa Chauth, Gujarat is expected to observe a closure on October 31 in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. During November, several holidays are anticipated, including Diwali and related celebrations, Ningol Chakkouba, Wangala Festival, Chhath Puja, Igas-Bagwal, Seng Kut Snem, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Kanakadasa Jayanti. Each state will determine the specific dates and closures based on the festival being observed.\n\nIn addition to festival-related closures, scheduled bank holidays also include the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday schedule. While ATMs, UPI, internet banking, and mobile banking applications will remain accessible for routine transactions, customers should be prepared for potential delays in branch-dependent services such as large cash deposits, cheque processing, and demand draft transactions during bank closures.\n\nTo avoid inconveniences, it is advisable for bank customers to check their local holiday calendar before planning any bank-related activities.",
  "summary": "Banking services in various Indian states will face disruptions due to ongoing holidays and approaching regional festivities. Customers are encouraged to consult their local bank schedules for specific closure dates. With Diwali and other major holidays looming in November, it's essential to anticipate possible delays during this festive period, especially for in-person banking, although many…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}