Bank Holidays Durga Puja: October is set to be a significantly busy festive month, leading to numerous bank holidays across India for major celebrations like Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali. Banks will remain closed on various dates for these festivities, including Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and other regional occasions, in addition to the standard second and fourth Saturdays. This ensures widespread closures throughout the month.