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Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open Or Closed On Tuesday, October 20 For Dussehra? Check State-Wise List
NDTV Profit 2 hrs ago·20 Oct 2026, 1:32 am
A Dussehra holiday has been declared for Tuesday, Oct 20, in most Indian states, meaning bank branches and many financial institutions will be closed for the day. States such as Manipur and Sikkim are not observing the holiday, so banks there will remain open.
For investors, the closure matters because routine cash‑related activities—cash deposits, withdrawals, NEFT/RTGS transfers, and settlement of equity trades—are paused in the affected regions. Lower banking activity can thin market liquidity, potentially leading to wider price swings and delayed execution of orders placed on the holiday.
Keep an eye on RBI and bank communications for any special processing arrangements, and watch the market’s opening on Wednesday for a possible surge in transaction volumes as pending trades are cleared.
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