Banks across India will observe up to 16 closure dates in October 2026. The closures include six regular weekend holidays (Sundays and the second/fourth Saturdays) and 11 festival or state-specific holidays.
As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) official holiday calendar, October 10 counts as a single holiday because Mahalaya Amavasye coincides with the second Saturday.
Major Bank Holidays in October 2026
Bank closures vary significantly by state and banking center depending on regional celebrations. Major national and regional observances this month include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Lakshmi Puja, Karva Chauth, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday.
RBI Official Bank Holiday Calendar: October 2026
| Date | Day | Occasion / Holiday | Applicable States / Banking Centers |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Nationwide |
| Oct 4 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | Nationwide |
| Oct 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday / Mahalaya Amavasye | Bengaluru, Kolkata |
| Oct 11 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | Nationwide |
| Oct 17 | Saturday | Maha Saptami | Agartala |
| Oct 18 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | Nationwide |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Maha Navami / Ayudha Pooja / Durga Puja | Chennai, Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Kochi, and others |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dasara / Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami | Multiple centers across India |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami / Durga Puja | Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Guwahati, Agartala |
| Oct 22 | Thursday | Durga Puja (Dasain) | Gangtok |
| Oct 23 | Friday | Durga Puja (Dasain) | Gangtok |
| Oct 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Nationwide |
| Oct 25 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | Nationwide |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Laxmi Puja / Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | Agartala, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla, Srinagar |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | Karva Chauth | Shimla |
| Oct 31 | Saturday | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday | Ahmedabad |
Digital Banking Services Will Remain Active
While physical bank branches will remain closed on these dates, online banking services will continue uninterrupted. Customers can utilize:
- UPI (Unified Payments Interface) for instant funds transfer.
- ATM Network for cash withdrawals and deposits.
- Internet & Mobile Banking for account management and bill payments.
Customers requiring physical branch transactions are advised to plan their visits in advance according to their respective state’s holiday schedule.
