October is packed with major festivals, including Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra, which means banks will be closed on various days throughout the month.
According to the RBI Holiday Calendar, banks will be closed for about 15 days in October. If you have any important banking tasks, make sure to plan ahead. Here is a list of when and where banks will be closed in October.
Important Bank Holidays in October by Date and Occasion:
October 1 (Tuesday): Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir
October 2 (Wednesday): Gandhi Jayanti (All India)
October 3 (Thursday): Sharadiya Navratri and Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
October 6 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
October 10 (Thursday): Mahasaptami
October 11 (Friday): Mahanavami
October 12 (Saturday): Dussehra and second Saturday
October 13 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
October 14 (Monday): Durga Puja (Dasin) in Gangtok (Sikkim)
October 16 (Wednesday): Laxmi Puja (Agartala, Kolkata)
October 17 (Thursday): Valmiki Jayanti
October 20 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
October 26 (Saturday): Accession Day (Jammu and Kashmir) and fourth Saturday
October 27 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
October 31 (Thursday): Narak Chaturdashi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday, and Diwali
Bank Holidays Vary by State
It’s important to note that bank holidays are state-specific. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a holiday list that varies by region, depending on local festivals and events.
You can check the complete list of state-wise holidays on the official RBI website.
While banks will be closed on these dates, customers can still access most banking services online.
With internet banking and mobile apps, you can handle transactions, pay bills, and check balances without visiting a branch.
However, for tasks that require a physical visit, be sure to complete them ahead of time.
