Highlights
- Bank Holidays: Check the bank holiday schedule from October 12 to October 18, 2026.
- Regional Holiday: Banks in Agartala will observe a local holiday during the week.
- October 18: Banks across India will remain closed on Sunday.
- Branch Services: Cash deposits, cheque-related work and other counter services may be affected.
Bank Holidays October 12–18: Banks to Remain Closed on October 17 and 18, Check City-Wise Details
Bank Holidays October 2026: If you are planning to visit a bank branch next week, checking the holiday calendar beforehand could save you an unnecessary trip. Banks in India will observe a regional holiday on October 17, followed by the regular Sunday closure on October 18.
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar, banks in Agartala, Tripura, will remain closed on Saturday, October 17, on account of Maha Saptami. However, this holiday will not apply to bank branches across the entire country.
Bank Holidays From October 12 to 18, 2026
Here is the holiday schedule for the coming week:
| Date | Day | Bank Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 12 | Monday | Open |
| October 13 | Tuesday | Open |
| October 14 | Wednesday | Open |
| October 15 | Thursday | Open |
| October 16 | Friday | Open |
| October 17 | Saturday | Closed in Agartala for Maha Saptami |
| October 18 | Sunday | Closed nationwide |
The October 17 holiday is limited to Agartala under the RBI calendar. Banks in other cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata, are generally expected to remain open on that Saturday.
Will Banks Remain Open on Saturday, October 17?
Yes, banks in most parts of India will remain open on Saturday, October 17, because it is the third Saturday of the month.
Under existing banking rules, branches remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, along with all Sundays. First, third and fifth Saturdays are normally working days unless a separate regional holiday applies.
Will UPI, ATMs and Online Banking Work?
Customers need not worry about most digital banking transactions during the holidays. UPI payments through apps such as Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm will generally continue to work.
Internet banking, mobile banking, ATM cash withdrawals and eligible electronic fund transfers will also remain available.
However, branch-dependent services, including certain account updates, document verification and in-person banking requests, may have to wait until branches reopen.
More Bank Holidays Coming During Dussehra
Customers should also prepare for additional regional bank holidays during the following week.
Banks in several cities will remain closed on October 19 for Durga Puja-related observances. October 20 will see widespread bank closures for Dussehra and Vijaya Dashami, while selected cities will observe further holidays on October 21.
Customers planning important banking work around the festive season should check the applicable city-wise holiday list and complete time-sensitive branch transactions in advance.
