Bank Holiday: If you need to handle any banking tasks today, pay close attention to this update. On Wednesday, October 21st, bank branches across numerous states throughout the country will be shut down, which means banking services won’t be available.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced closures in these states to mark the festive celebrations of Vijayadashami, Durga Puja, and Mahadashami. Should you have any banking needs today, make sure to review the RBI holiday calendar before heading out to prevent any hassles.
Are banks operating or closed in your state today, October 21?
On Wednesday, bank branches have been completely shut in 7 key states across the nation:
Sikkim
Tripura
Karnataka
Assam
Kerala
West Bengal
Meghalaya
Both government and private bank branches will remain closed in these states due to local observances of Vijayadashami, Durga Puja (Dashain), and Mahadashami. Meanwhile, banking services in other parts of the country, such as Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, continue to function normally.
What’s the policy regarding Saturday holidays?
All registered and unregistered banks throughout India follow public holiday schedules on the second and fourth Saturdays each month. The first, third, and fifth Saturdays see closures, though banks operate on these days unless a special festival holiday appears on the RBI calendar.
Which bank holidays fall in October 2026?
October brings a wealth of celebrations, with banks closing for occasions including Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Mahalaya Amavasya, Maha Saptami, Durga Puja, Maha Navami, Vijayadashami, Lakshmi Puja, Karva Chauth, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.
Upcoming major holidays in October 2026
21 October- Vijayadashami / Durga Puja (Dashain) / Mahadashami
22 October- Durga Puja (Dashain)
23 October- Durga Puja (Dashain)
October 26 – Lakshmi Puja / Accession Day / Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
October 29 – Karwa Chauth
October 31 – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary
Digital banking services will remain operational
Although bank branches are closed in some states today, digital banking services are fully operational. Customers can use the following services for their banking needs:
UPI
mobile banking
Net Banking
ATM services
All these services are available without interruption even on holidays. Only check clearance and over-the-counter cash withdrawals/deposits require waiting for the bank to reopen.