India, April 5 -- The banks across India are typically closed on second and fourth Saturdays of the month, however, since today, April 5, is the first Saturday, the banks across India will remain open for transactions and other banking activities and needs except for Telangana.

In Telangana, the banks will remain closed today in view of Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday, according to the holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India.

On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the banks function normally.

On April 10, which is a Thursday, the banks will remain closed for Mahavir Jayanti in most of the states including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Gujarat and more.

Another major holiday that will see banks closed i...