Bank Holiday: Big update for bank employees. On Bank Holiday Saturday, October 17, 2026, banks will be closed. If you plan to visit a bank branch on this day, make sure to check if banks are open in your state. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, banks will be closed in one state on the third Saturday. Find out below which states will be closed and the reasons why.
Will banks be closed tomorrow on the third Saturday?
Banks will be closed tomorrow, the third Saturday, due to Mahasaptami. This is a common concern for many bank customers, as October 17th is typically a day when banks are open. However, since it’s the seventh day of Navratri, known as Mahasaptami, banks will be closed in Tripura on this day.
Employees in a particular state are requesting leave for tomorrow
Bank employees in West Bengal are requesting a holiday on October 17 for Durga Puja. The All India Bank Officers Confederation (AIBOC) in West Bengal has urged the Chief Minister to declare a holiday for banks on this day. The employees feel that Mahasaptami is a significant day for Durga Puja celebrations, and they should have the opportunity to observe it with their families. Meanwhile, banks will be open in all other states except Tripura.
Will banks be closed for Mahasaptami?
Mahasaptami, celebrated on the seventh day of Navratri, is dedicated to the worship of Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of Goddess Durga. It holds special importance in various regions, including West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Tripura, and Bihar, where Durga Puja is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
Will banks be closed on the third Saturday?
Typically, Indian banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. The first, third, and fifth Saturdays are usually open unless a specific holiday is declared. Therefore, on October 17, 2026, being the third Saturday, banks will operate as usual, except in Tripura for Maha Saptami.
Here is a complete list of holidays in October:
– October 17, Saturday – Maha Saptami
Banks will be closed in Tripura due to Maha Saptami.
– Sunday, October 18 – Weekly Holiday
Banks will be closed across the country as it is Sunday.
– October 19, Monday – Dussehra and Durga Puja
Banks will be closed in multiple states for Dussehra, Mahashtami, Mahanavami, Ayudha Puja, and Durga Puja celebrations.
– October 20, Tuesday – Vijayadashami and Durga Puja
Banks will be closed in various states and banking centers for Vijayadashami and Durga Puja festivities.
– October 21, Wednesday – Vijayadashami and Durga Puja
Banks will be closed in certain states for Vijayadashami and Durga Puja.
– Thursday, October 22 – Durga Puja
Bank branches in Sikkim will be closed for Durga Puja and Dashain.
– October 23, Friday – Durga Puja
Banks will be closed in Sikkim for Durga Puja and Dashain.
– October 24, Saturday – Fourth Saturday
Bank branches nationwide will be closed.
– Sunday, October 25 – Weekly Holiday
Banks will be closed across the country as it is Sunday.
– October 26, Monday – Lakshmi Puja and Valmiki Jayanti
Banks will be closed in certain regions for Laxmi Puja, Accession Day, and Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
– October 29, Thursday – Karwa Chauth
Bank branches in Himachal Pradesh will be closed for Karva Chauth.
– October 31, Saturday – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary
Banks in Gujarat will be closed for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.
Online banking services will be available despite physical branch closures. Customers can carry out transactions through internet banking, mobile banking, and UPI. However, some in-branch services like check clearance will not be operational during the holiday.