Bank customers planning to visit a branch on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, should check the holiday schedule before heading out. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks in six states—Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Sikkim, Tripura and West Bengal—will remain closed for festivals associated with Durga Puja and Vijayadashami.
The closures apply to public and private sector bank branches, including those of SBI, Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda (BOB), Axis Bank, Canara Bank, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank.
Customers who need to deposit or withdraw cash at a branch, submit documents or complete other in-person banking work should plan accordingly. Digital banking services may continue to be available, although some services that require branch visits will not be accessible during the holiday.
In Which States Will Banks Be Closed on October 21?
Bank branches in the following six states are scheduled to remain closed on October 21:
- Assam
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Sikkim
- Tripura
- West Bengal
The closures are linked to Durga Puja and Vijayadashami observances. These festivals are celebrated in different ways across the affected states, with Durga Puja holding particular significance in West Bengal and Tripura.
Customers should check the RBI holiday calendar or contact their bank to confirm the status of their local branch before visiting.
Bank Holidays Around October 20
October 20 also falls within the festive bank-holiday period, with closures in several locations for occasions including Vijayadashami, Ayudha Puja, Durga Puja and Maha Navami.
The cities listed for holiday observances on October 20 include Ahmedabad, Agartala, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Belapur, Bhopal, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Dehradun, Jaipur, Itanagar, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Kolkata and Kohima.
Bank holidays can differ between states and cities, so customers should check the applicable schedule for their particular branch rather than assuming that all banks across India will be closed on the same day.
Other Bank Holidays in October 2026
The October bank-holiday calendar includes further closures later in the month. Banks in Sikkim are scheduled to remain closed on October 22 and 23 for Durga Puja.
October 24 is the fourth Saturday of the month, when banks are generally closed under the regular Saturday holiday schedule. October 25 falls on a Sunday, when bank branches are also generally closed.
On October 26, bank holidays are listed for selected locations, including Jammu and Kashmir and Tripura, in connection with Lakshmi Puja and Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. Banks in Himachal Pradesh are scheduled to observe a holiday on October 29 for Karwa Chauth, while October 31 marks Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti in Gujarat.
Because some holidays apply only to specific states or regions, customers should verify the relevant dates against the RBI’s official holiday list.
How to Check Whether Your Bank Is Open
Before visiting a branch, customers can consult the RBI’s bank-holiday calendar or check with their bank through its official website, mobile application or customer-care service.
Online banking, mobile banking and other digital services may remain available during branch holidays. However, customers who need in-person assistance should complete their work in advance or visit after the holiday, once their branch reopens.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Bank holidays vary by state, city and occasion, and the status of individual branches may differ. Customers should confirm the latest schedule through the RBI or their bank’s official channels before planning a branch visit.