Gujarat banks closed today for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel birth anniversary

India Oct 31, 2026

Banks all over Gujarat are taking a break this Saturday to celebrate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary.

This isn't the usual holiday: authorities announced it specially for today, even though it's a working fifth Saturday.

So, if you were planning to visit SBI, HDFC, or PNB in Gujarat, doors are shut for now.

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Sardar Patel's birthday is marked as National Unity Day because of his huge role in bringing India together.

Meanwhile, banks in other states like Delhi and Mumbai are open as usual: this closure is just for Gujarat.