Fri2 Oct, 2026
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
National bank holidayApplies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi - national holiday
October · 2026
Bank Holidays in October 2026
This page lists all bank holidays in October 2026 across India, including RBI-notified national holidays and state-wise regional holidays. Use this October 2026 holiday calendar to check if banks are open on a given date before planning branch visits or time-sensitive transactions.
Overview of bank holidays in October 2026
There are 6 recorded bank holidays in October 2026 in our dataset. These include national holidays that apply across India as well as regional bank holidays observed in specific states. On these days, branch services are suspended, but ATMs and digital banking remain available.
List of bank holidays in October 2026
Thu15 Oct, 2026
Maha Saptami (Durga Puja)
State bank holidayApplies in: West Bengal, Tripura, Assam
Seventh day of Durga Puja
Fri16 Oct, 2026
Maha Ashtami (Durga Puja)
State bank holidayApplies in: West Bengal, Tripura, Odisha, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand
Eighth day of Durga Puja - major celebration
Sat17 Oct, 2026
Maha Navami (Durga Puja)
State bank holidayApplies in: West Bengal, Tripura, Odisha, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand
Ninth day of Durga Puja
Sun18 Oct, 2026
Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami
National bank holidayApplies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
Victory of good over evil - national holiday
Mon19 Oct, 2026
Durga Puja (Dashain) / Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
State bank holidayApplies in: Sikkim, Manipur, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh
Regional Durga Puja and Valmiki Jayanti observance
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