Banks across India were closed on Saturday, October 11th, as it was the second Saturday of the month.
Today is a Sunday holiday, which is another weekly closure.
Banks are generally closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, as well as on Sundays, according to RBI guidelines.
If you are planning to visit a bank, it’s important to check the branch timings in advance.
Arriving on a holiday could mean wasted time.
Major Bank Holidays in the Rest of October
October is packed with bank holidays, with banks closed for 11 days out of the remaining 17 days of the month.
Here’s the detailed list:
October 18 (Saturday) – Banks closed in Guwahati for Kati Bihu.
October 19 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday across India.
October 20 (Monday) – Banks closed in many cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, and more for Diwali / Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Puja.
October 21 (Tuesday) – Banks closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, Srinagar, and other cities for Diwali Amavasya (Lakshmi Pujan) / Govardhan Puja.
October 22 (Wednesday) – Banks closed in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Kolkata, and more for Diwali / Bali Pratipada / Vikram Samvat New Year / Govardhan Puja / Balipadyami / Lakshmi Puja.
October 23 (Thursday) – Banks closed in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla, and others for Bhai Bij / Bhai Dooj / Chitragupta Jayanti / Bhatri Dwitiya / Ningol Chakkouba.
October 25 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday weekly holiday.
October 26 (Sunday) – Weekly Sunday holiday.
October 27 (Monday) – Banks closed in Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi for Chhath Puja.
October 28 (Tuesday) – Banks closed in Patna and Ranchi for Chhath Puja morning prayers.
October 31 (Friday) – Banks closed in Ahmedabad for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.
Plan Your Bank Visits
With so many holidays in October, it’s important to plan ahead if you need to complete banking tasks.
Checking your local branch timings before visiting can save you time and effort.
