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Banks Closed for 10 Days in October 2026: Check Full Holiday List Now!
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CNBC TV18•25-09-2026, 11:25
Banks Closed for 10 Days in October 2026: Check Full Holiday List Now!
- •Indian banks will observe up to 10 days of closures in October 2026, varying by state and local festivals, in addition to six weekend closures.
- •Key national holidays include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, with banks nationwide closed.
- •State-specific closures are scheduled for festivals like Mahalaya Amavasye, Maha Saptami, Dussehra, Durga Puja, Laxmi Puja, Accession Day, Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday, Karva Chauth, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday.
- •Banks will also be closed on all Sundays (October 4, 11, 18, 25), the second Saturday (October 10), and the fourth Saturday (October 24).
- •Customers can continue to use digital banking services such as NEFT, RTGS, internet banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs during bank holidays.
Key Questions Answered
Public and private sector banks across India will have a total of 16 holidays in October 2026, which includes 6 weekend closures and 10 state-specific festival holidays depending on the region.
Banks across the country will remain closed on October 2, 2026, on account of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.
Yes, customers can continue using digital banking services even when physical branches are closed. Services like NEFT, RTGS, internet and mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs remain operational on bank holidays.
