Banks to keep select branches open during Dashain holiday
Summary
Selected bank branches across Nepal will remain open during Dashain to provide basic services such as cash deposits and withdrawals, cheque books, SMS and internet banking, and remittance transfers. Banks say the limited holiday operations will be based on customer demand, with transaction caps and special staff rosters in place.
Key Points
- Banks in Nepal will keep selected branches open during the Dashain holiday to provide basic financial services.
- Available services will include cash deposits and withdrawals, cheque books, SMS and internet banking, and remittance payments and transfers.
- Branch openings, hours, cash management, security, and staff rosters have already been prepared, with some banks also planning to operate on Tika Day.
- National-level development banks and finance companies are also preparing to offer services during the festival period.
