Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on Saturday, October 19?

Saturday bank holiday: Banks are usually closed on all second and fourth Saturdays, on Sundays, and on all national holidays, with state holidays varying. This is as per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines.
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Banks will be open during this Saturday, which is October 19, 2024 since it is the third Saturday of the month.
All first and third Saturdays are usually working days for banks unless the RBI notifies otherwise.
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This year’s October will give 15 days of holidays to banks in various states because of festivals specific to each state.
Source: RBI website
However, it is still possible to perform several banking activities using digital banking rather than going to the bank branch in person. You can use digital banking for making transactions anywhere and at any time, unless specified otherwise. You can also use digital banking to check account balances, credit card applications, fund transfers, and so on.
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