If you have to complete any important work related to the bank in the coming days, then it is very important to keep in mind the dates. Bank customers may have to face continuous holidays in the last days of October. Banks will remain closed on the fourth Saturday of October 24, Sunday of October 25 and October 26 in seven states due to festivals or special occasions. In such a situation, before going to the bank, definitely check the information about holidays, so that your important work does not get stuck.
According to the bank holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), October 24, 2026 is the fourth Saturday of the month. Banks in India are usually closed on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Due to the next day i.e. 25th October being Sunday, there will be a weekly holiday in bank branches. In this way, banks will remain closed for two consecutive days on Saturday and Sunday. However, digital services like online banking, mobile banking and UPI will remain generally available.
Banks will remain closed in these 7 states on 26 October
Banking services will be affected in some states due to occasions like Lakshmi Puja, Accession Day and Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti on October 26. Banks will remain closed in the following states and territories on this day:
- Srinagar
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Karnataka
- Tripura
On which days will banks remain closed in the remaining days of October?
| Date | Day | Where are the holidays? | reason for leave |
| 23 October | Friday | Sikkim | Durga Puja (Dasain) |
| 24 October | Saturday | all over the country | second saturday |
| 25 October | sunday | all over the country | weekly holiday |
| 26 October | monday | Tripura, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Srinagar | Lakshmi Puja / Entry Day / Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
| 29 October | Thursday | Himachal Pradesh | Karva Chauth |
| 31st October | Saturday | Gujarat | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti |
What work can be done if the bank is closed?
Despite bank branches remaining closed, customers can do many important tasks through digital medium. Mobile banking, internet banking, UPI and ATM services remain generally operational. Through these it can be possible to transfer money, check balance and withdraw cash. However, there may be delays in check clearance, cash deposit at the bank branch, draft generation and other branch-based services.
Make preparations before going to the bank
If you have to go to the bank to do some important work, then try to settle it before the holiday. Also, confirm the relevant date on your bank’s official website or RBI’s holiday list. This can save you from trouble at the last moment.
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