Banks focus on loading ATMs ahead of long weekend

The focus of banks in states such as Tamil Nadu and West Bengal is to replenish ATMs with cash ahead of the long weekend break next week, said a leader in a bank’s officers’ association. Some states will see holidays, ranging from three to five days, due to festivals next week. In Tamil Nadu, between October 21 and 25, branches of government-owned banks and insurance companies would remain closed due to festivals and weekly closures. In West Bengal, October 20-22 are holidays while October 23 (Friday) is a working <g data-gr-id="11">day,</g> while Saturday is a weekly holiday.