Bank customers should check their local holiday calendar before visiting a branch in October 2026. Several banks across India are scheduled to remain closed for Dussehra, Durga Puja, Vijayadashami and other regional festivals. The dates of these closures vary from state to state, so a holiday in one city may not apply to another.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday schedule cited in the provided information, many branches will be closed on October 19 and 20, while certain cities will observe additional holidays on October 17, 21 and other dates later in the month.
Bank Holidays on October 17, 19 and 20
Banks in Agartala will remain closed on October 17 for Maha Saptami.
On October 19, bank holidays are listed for Agartala, Aizawl, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi and Shillong. The closures are associated with observances such as Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja and Durga Puja.
October 20 is another major holiday date, with banks in most cities expected to remain closed for Dussehra, Vijayadashami, Mahanavami, Ayudha Puja or Durga Puja, depending on the region. However, the supplied schedule lists banks in Gangtok and Imphal as remaining open on this date.
Customers should confirm the applicable holiday for their particular city before visiting a branch.
Bank Closures on October 21, 22, 23 and 26
Several cities will observe additional bank holidays after October 20.
On October 21, banks in Agartala, Bengaluru, Gangtok, Guwahati, Kochi, Kolkata and Thiruvananthapuram are listed as closed for Vijayadashami or Durga Puja.
In Gangtok, further closures are scheduled for October 22 and 23 in connection with Durga Puja.
Banks in Agartala, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla and Srinagar are listed as closed on October 26 for Lakshmi Puja, Accession Day or Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
Other Regional Bank Holidays in October 2026
Additional state-specific holidays are scheduled towards the end of the month.
Banks in Shimla are listed as closed on October 29 for Karva Chauth. In Ahmedabad, bank branches are scheduled to remain closed on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
These holidays apply to the locations specified in the schedule and may not affect bank branches in other cities.
Saturday and Sunday Bank Holidays in October
Apart from festival-related closures, banks will follow their regular weekend holiday schedule. The Sundays in October 2026 fall on October 4, 11, 18 and 25.
Banks will also remain closed nationwide on October 10, the second Saturday, and October 24, the fourth Saturday.
Although physical branches may be unavailable on these dates, services such as ATMs, UPI, internet banking and mobile banking generally remain accessible. NEFT and RTGS services are also available through electronic banking channels, subject to the relevant service arrangements and any applicable interruptions.
Customers planning branch visits, cheque-related work or other in-person banking transactions should check their bank’s official holiday list in advance.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general informational purposes and is based on the holiday details provided. Bank holidays vary by state, city and individual observance. Readers should verify the applicable dates through the RBI’s official holiday calendar or their bank before making banking arrangements. Digital banking services may be subject to maintenance, technical issues or service-specific conditions.