Economy

Bank branches closed in several states for festival holidays on October 19

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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Bank branches remained closed across multiple states and Union territories on Monday, October 19, 2026, for regional festivals including Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Navami.

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The holiday closures vary by state and center according to the Reserve Bank of India matrix, while non-listed regions operated normally.

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Digital banking channels, UPI services, and ATMs remained operational for routine transactions despite the physical branch closures.