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Karwa Chauth: Banks closed only in Himachal on 29 October
The Story in Brief
Banks are open across most of India on Thursday, 29 October, the day of Karwa Chauth, except in Himachal Pradesh, where they remain closed. The holiday applies only to that state, in all other cities and states, bank branches will function as usual.
The Reserve Bank of India’s holiday list does not designate Karwa Chauth as a nationwide banking holiday. Customers in Himachal should plan their banking for another day, while those elsewhere can visit branches during regular hours.
Indian Opinion Analysis
For most readers the holiday list matters only when they need branch access, and this source makes clear that Karwa Chauth is not a nationwide bank closure. Only Himachal Pradesh observes it, so the majority of account holders face no interruption. What remains unresolved is whether other states with significant local holidays, such as Gujarat or Maharashtra, will see similar half-day or full-day closures on the same festival, but the source provides no list. The practical next step is for any customer outside Himachal to confirm their local branch hours, since the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar is state-specific and often updated on each bank’s website.
Source: amarujala.com
This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Methodology and corrections.
