As Chhath Puja festivities begin, residents in certain states are gearing up for bank holidays. Today, October 27, banks are closed in West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand; with Bihar and Jharkhand observing another holiday on October 28. Let's break down the bank holidays and how they might affect you.
States affected by bank holidays
West Bengal: Banks closed on October 27
Bihar: Banks closed on October 27 and 28
Jharkhand: Banks closed on October 27 and 28
Plan your bank visits accordingly
If you're in Bihar or Jharkhand, wrap up your banking tasks before the holidays. You can still use digital banking services, but branch-specific tasks may be delayed. For others, banking services will continue as usual.
Cities with no bank holidays
Delhi: Banks open on October 27 and 28
Mumbai: B

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