October 2026 features multiple significant bank holidays across India, including Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, and Diwali, among others. While physical bank branches will be closed, customers can continue using digital banking channels.
However, customers can continue to access digital services such as net banking, UPI payments, ATMs, and mobile apps. Note that cheque clearance and in-branch banking services will not be available during these holidays.
List of Bank Holidays in India for October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applicable States / Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Nationwide |
| October 3, 2026 | Saturday | First Saturday (Some Regional Holiday) | Varies |
| October 4, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| October 8, 2026 | Thursday | Maha Navami | Most States |
| October 9, 2026 | Friday | Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami | Nationwide |
| October 10, 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday | All Banks |
| October 11, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Following Dussehra Celebration | Some States |
| October 17, 2026 | Saturday | Karva Chauth | Northern India (Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, UP) |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Eid-e-Milad (Date may vary) | Muslim-majority regions |
| October 24, 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday | All Banks |
| October 25, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| October 26, 2026 | Monday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Pan India (Date subject to lunar calendar) |
| October 27, 2026 | Tuesday | Govardhan Puja | Northern & Western India |
| October 28, 2026 | Wednesday | Bhai Dooj | Northern India |
Highlights of Major Bank Holidays in October 2026
1. Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (October 2, 2026)
Observed across India to honor Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Banks, schools, and government offices remain closed nationwide.
2. Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami (October 9, 2026)
Marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Major celebrations take place in Delhi, UP, West Bengal, and Karnataka.
3. Diwali (October 26, 2026)
The Festival of Lights is one of India’s most important holidays. Banks remain closed for Diwali and following days like Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.
4. Maha Navami (October 8, 2026)
Observed a day before Dussehra, marking the end of Durga Puja festivities in several states, especially West Bengal and Odisha.
5. Govardhan Puja (October 27, 2026)
Celebrated the day after Diwali, it honors Lord Krishna’s lifting of the Govardhan Hill. Banks in northern states remain closed.
6. Bhai Dooj (October 28, 2026)
A festival celebrating the sibling bond, similar to Raksha Bandhan, mainly observed in northern India.
7. Karva Chauth (October 17, 2026)
A one-day festival where married women fast for the long life of their husbands, celebrated in North India.
8. Second & Fourth Saturdays (October 10 and 24, 2026)
As per the RBI mandate, banks across India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
