Bank Holiday next week includes regional closures on different dates from October 19 to 25, 2026, due to regional festivals, including Durga Puja, Dussehra, Maha Navami and Vijaya Dashami, along with the regular fourth-Saturday and Sunday holidays. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a holiday calendar for its various banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and others. Customers are advised to check the holiday calendar for their city before visiting a bank.
Key Highlights
- Bank Holiday Next Week includes regional closures for Durga Puja, Dussehra and other festivals across several Indian cities.
- Banks nationwide will remain closed on October 24 for the fourth Saturday and October 25 for Sunday.
Bank holidays are not a fixed date in every state and city, as it will change with the festivals and official notification. For some branches, operations may continue on dates that are not regional holidays; for other branches, operations may be suspended for several days.
Bank Holiday Next Week From October 19 to October 25, 2026
Here is the city-wise bank holiday schedule for the upcoming week, based on the holiday details provided in the RBI calendar.
October 19, Monday
Bank branches in select cities will remain closed for festivals such as Mahashtami, Maha Navami, Ayutha Pooja, Durga Puja and Vijaya Dashami, depending on the region.
The cities listed include Agartala, Aizawl, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram.
October 20, Tuesday
Indian banks in several cities will observe holidays for Dasara or Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami), Maha Navami, Ayudhapooja and Durga Puja, as applicable.
The listed locations include Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada.
October 21, Wednesday
Selected bank branches will remain closed for Vijaya Dashami, Durga Puja (Dasain) and Maha Dashami.
The cities listed in the holiday calendar include Agartala, Bengaluru, Gangtok, Guwahati, Kolkata, Kochi, Shillong and Thiruvananthapuram.
October 22, Thursday
Banks in Gangtok will remain closed on account of Durga Puja (Dasain), according to the provided holiday schedule.
October 23, Friday
Bank branches in Gangtok will observe another closure for Durga Puja (Dasain).
October 24, Saturday
Banks across India will remain closed as October 24 falls on the fourth Saturday of the month. Under the RBI’s regular holiday schedule, bank branches remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays.
October 25, Sunday
Banks across India will remain closed for the regular weekly Sunday holiday.
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When Will Banks Remain Open Between October 19 and 23?
Bank branches are generally expected to operate on weekdays when no applicable festival holiday has been declared for their location. However, the schedule can differ across states and cities. Customers should verify the holiday applicable to their branch before planning a visit.
Are Banks Open on October 17, 2026?
According to the provided holiday information, banks in Agartala will remain closed for Maha Saptami on October 17. Branches in other parts of the country are generally expected to remain open, as the date falls on the third Saturday of the month.
Banks ordinarily operate on the first, third and fifth Saturdays, while the second and fourth Saturdays are regular bank holidays. Local holidays may apply in addition to this schedule.
What Are the RBI's Categories of Bank Holidays?
The RBI classifies bank holidays into three broad categories:
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Negotiable Instruments Act holidays: These affect branch banking services and cheque-related transactions.
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RTGS holidays: These relate to holidays observed for Real Time Gross Settlement transactions.
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Account-closing holidays: These are generally observed for annual account closing, usually on April 1.
Do Online Banking Services Remain Available During Bank Holidays?
Most digital banking services are still offered when physical banks close. Internet banking, mobile banking, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and electronic fund transfer facilities such as the National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) and Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) are available for customers to use through digital channels.
Specific transactions availability and processing may be dependent on the payment system, bank and service channel. When a branch is closed you will not be able to access many of the branch-based services, such as services that need face-to-face support.
If customers want to make a transfer, pay bills or use other banking services, they should confirm with their bank whether any of the services are restricted or subject to any processing periods during the holiday.
Bank Holiday Dates may vary from state to state, city to city and branch to branch. Please check the dates as per RBI Holiday Calendar or bank's official website before visiting the bank branch.
