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Banks Shut in Major Cities on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, NDTV Lists Closures
✍️ NDTV
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 02:34 PM
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Several banks across India are observing a holiday on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, with closures reported in multiple cities according to NDTV.
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the revered sage, is being observed as a public holiday in several Indian states. In line with the holiday, a number of bank branches have announced they will remain closed today, and NDTV has compiled a city‑wise list of those closures.
The list indicates that banks in major metropolitan areas such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad are among those not operating on the day. Other regions may keep branches open, as the holiday is not uniformly observed across the country.
Customers are advised to verify the status of their local branch before visiting, either through the bank’s official website or by contacting customer service. The closures are expected to affect routine transactions, including cash withdrawals and cheque clearing, until normal operations resume tomorrow.
The holiday commemorates the contributions of Maharishi Valmiki, traditionally credited with authoring the Ramayana. While primarily a cultural and religious observance, the day also prompts a brief disruption in banking services in the areas where the holiday is officially recognized.
The list indicates that banks in major metropolitan areas such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad are among those not operating on the day. Other regions may keep branches open, as the holiday is not uniformly observed across the country.
Customers are advised to verify the status of their local branch before visiting, either through the bank’s official website or by contacting customer service. The closures are expected to affect routine transactions, including cash withdrawals and cheque clearing, until normal operations resume tomorrow.
The holiday commemorates the contributions of Maharishi Valmiki, traditionally credited with authoring the Ramayana. While primarily a cultural and religious observance, the day also prompts a brief disruption in banking services in the areas where the holiday is officially recognized.