The banks would be closed for 5 successive days on the occasion of Vijayadasami and Muharram festivals.
Today, being a 2nd Saturday (8th October) is a holiday. 9th October is a Sunday. 10th October (Monday) is Saraswathi Poojai or Ayudha Poojai. 11th October (Tuesday) is Vijayadasamai. 12th October (Wednesday) is Muharram. So, there are 5 successive bank holidays.
Bank officials have informed that their online services will function as usual.