Bank holidays in October 2026: Check full list
In October 2026, several bank holidays are observed across India, affecting the operations of both scheduled and non-scheduled banks. National holidays include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, Mahalaya Amavasya on October 10, Maha Saptami on October 17, Dussehra/Mahashtami/Maha Navami/Ayutha Pooja/Durga Puja/Vijaya Dashomi/Durga Ashtami on October 19, Dasara/Dusshera (Vijaya Dashmi) on October 20, Laxmi Puja/Accession Day/Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday on October 22, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday on October 31, and Durga Puja (Dasain) on October 21, 22, and 23.
State-specific holidays include Mahalaya Amavasye in Karnataka and Kolkata on October 10, Maha Saptami in Tripura on October 17, Dussehra/Mahashtami/Maha Navami/Ayutha Pooja/Durga Puja/Vijaya Dashomi/Durga Ashtami in multiple states on October 19, Dasara/Dusshera (Vijaya Dashmi) (Aaso sud-10)/Mahanavami in various states on October 20, Laxmi Puja/Accession Day/Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday in several states on October 22, Vijaya Dasami/Durga Puja (Dasain) in numerous states on October 21, 22, and 23, Durga Puja (Dasain) in multiple states on October 23, and Laxmi Puja/Accession Day/Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday in Himachal Pradesh on October 26.
Online banking services remain accessible on these holidays, allowing customers to manage their finances remotely. However, physical banking operations are suspended on these days in most states, except for a few like Manipur and Sikkim, which have different schedules.
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