Bank branches in India will be shut for 14 days in October, the RBI’s state-wise list shows.

The busiest stretch is the Dussehra week, from October 19 to 21.

Holiday dates differ by state, so check the RBI list for your branch.

On October 19, banks close in West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Bihar and others.

On October 20, Dussehra and Vijayadashami shut branches in most states.

On October 21, holidays apply in West Bengal, Karnataka, Assam, Sikkim, Kerala and Tripura.

UPI, mobile banking and ATMs generally keep working, but cheque clearing may be delayed.

Read the full article for more details on October bank holidays.