Bank holiday on Bhai Dooj: Will banks remain shut on October 23? Check state

Diwali celebrations across the country are almost over with the arrival of BhaiDooj. As the festival of lights spans across almost 5 days in several states, many people are wondering whether banks are open or closed today, on October 23. This year, October had many bank holidays including Gandhi Jayanti, Navratri ending, Vijayadashmi, Naraka Chaturdashi, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Banks in several states remain closed today in observance of Bhai Dooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, Laxmi Puja Bhratridwitiya, and Ningol Chakkouba. Here is a list of states where banks will remain shut today: Upcoming holidays in the month: October 27: Banks will remain shut in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand for Chhath Puja (Evening Puja). October 28: Banks in Bihar and J