New Delhi: October 2026 will bring several bank holidays across India, driven by national occasions, religious festivals and regular weekend closures.
While October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti) is a nationwide bank holiday, several other dates apply only to specific states.
Customers should note that bank holidays can vary by state because the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar includes regional festivals. Physical branches may therefore remain closed even when banks continue to provide digital services.
October 2026 Bank Holiday List
Here are the key dates mentioned in the RBI holiday schedule:
| Date | Day | Holiday / Occasion | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | Nationwide |
| October 4 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | Nationwide |
| October 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday; Mahalaya Amavasya | Mahalaya Amavasya in select regions |
| October 11 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | Nationwide |
| October 17 | Saturday | Maha Saptami | Tripura |
| October 18 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | Nationwide |
| October 19 | Monday | Durga Puja / Maha Navami and related celebrations | Several states |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami / Durga Puja | Most states, subject to regional calendars |
| October 21 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami / Durga Puja | Selected states |
| October 22–23 | Thursday–Friday | Durga Puja / Dashain | Sikkim |
| October 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Nationwide |
| October 25 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | Nationwide |
| October 26 | Monday | Lakshmi Puja / Accession Day / Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | Selected regions |
| October 29 | Thursday | Karwa Chauth | Himachal Pradesh |
| October 31 | Saturday | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti | Gujarat |
Are banks closed on Saturdays?
Scheduled and non-scheduled banks generally observe holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Other Saturdays are normally working days unless a state-specific festival holiday applies.
Digital banking services remain vailable
Even when bank branches are closed, customers can generally use internet banking, mobile banking, UPI, ATMs and other digital channels for routine transactions. However, services requiring physical branch assistance may need to wait until the next working day.
