This year, October 2 or Gandhi Jayanti, will fall on a Friday, marking the first weekday bank holiday of this month. Check how bank services, UPI, Net banking, ATM services will be impacted.
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In India, Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi was born on this exact date in 1869. Internationally, the day is recognised by the United Nations as the International Day of Non-Violence in honour of Gandhi's commitment towards non-violence, peace and truth.
Will bank remain open or close on Gandhi Jayanti?
This year, October 2 or Gandhi Jayanti, will fall on a Friday. Will banks in India remain open or closed tomorrow on Gandhi Jayanti?
India observes the day as one of its three official national holidays to celebrate the "Father of the Nation" and his leadership in India's independence.
The day is recognised as a national holiday. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, all public sector, private sector, foreign, and cooperative bank branches are to remain shut across the country.
Interestingly, October 2 will be the first weekday bank holiday of this month. In total, this month has ten weekday holidays.
Services impacted and available-- UPI, Net banking, ATM and more
While bank branches will remain closed physically, customers will be able to use other banking services. While all branch services will remain unavailable for the day, essential online services will be operational as usual.
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