Bank customers across India should check the October 2026 bank holiday calendar before planning visits to their branches. Several regional holidays and festivals during the second half of the month are scheduled to affect banking operations in different states.
Festivals such as Durga Puja, Vijayadashami, Dussehra, Lakshmi Puja and Karwa Chauth account for several of the listed closures. Banks will also remain shut on Sundays and the fourth Saturday, as per the regular holiday schedule.
Bank Holiday Calendar: October 17 to 26, 2026
Here is the date-wise list of bank holidays mentioned for the period:
- October 17, Saturday: Maha Saptami — banks closed in Agartala. Banks in other regions are generally scheduled to remain open on the third Saturday, subject to local holiday notifications.
- October 18, Sunday: Weekly holiday across India.
- October 19, Monday: Maha Navami/Ayudha Puja — bank holidays in Agartala, Aizawl, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi and Shillong.
- October 20, Tuesday: Vijayadashami/Dussehra — banks closed in most regions, with Gangtok and Imphal listed as exceptions.
- October 21, Wednesday: Durga Puja/Vijaya Dashami — bank holidays in Agartala, Bengaluru, Gangtok, Guwahati, Kochi, Kolkata and Thiruvananthapuram.
- October 22 and 23, Thursday and Friday: Durga Puja/Dasain — bank holidays in Gangtok, Sikkim.
- October 24, Saturday: Fourth Saturday — banks closed nationwide.
- October 25, Sunday: Weekly holiday across India, with an additional Lakshmi Puja holiday listed for Odisha and West Bengal.
- October 26, Monday: Lakshmi Puja/Accession Day/Valmiki Jayanti — bank holidays in Agartala, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla and Srinagar.
October 29 Bank Holiday for Karwa Chauth
October 29, Thursday, is listed as a regional bank holiday for Karwa Chauth in Shimla. Customers in other locations should check their respective state-wise holiday schedules to determine whether branches will be operating normally.
Bank holidays are not uniform throughout India. A festival may result in a closure in one state while banks continue operating in another, depending on the applicable local holiday notification.
Which Banking Services Will Remain Available?
Although bank branches may remain closed on designated holidays, customers can generally continue using digital banking facilities. These include UPI payments, mobile banking, internet banking and ATM services.
However, services that require a physical branch visit may be unavailable during the holiday period. Customers who need to complete important transactions, submit documents or visit a branch should plan ahead.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational purposes only. Bank holidays may vary by state, city and individual bank. The dates and locations listed above are based on the supplied information and should be verified against the Reserve Bank of India’s official holiday calendar and the relevant bank’s announcements before planning a branch visit.
