Bank Holiday on October 19, 2026: RBI Calendar Lists Holidays in Several States
October 18, 2026 | Banks will remain closed in several states on Monday, October 19, 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar. Customers planning to visit a bank branch should check whether banks in their state will be open before heading out.
The bank holiday is linked to festivals such as Dussehra, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja, Durga Puja and Vijayadashami, which are observed on different dates in various parts of the country.
Will Banks Remain Closed on Monday, October 19?
According to the RBI holiday calendar cited in the report, bank branches will remain closed on Monday in Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh.
The holiday will apply to public and private sector banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.
However, banks are expected to remain open in several other states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Bank holidays vary by state and banking centre because festivals are observed on different dates in different regions. Customers should confirm the applicable holiday with their local bank branch or the official RBI holiday calendar.
Why Are Banks Closed on October 19?
The holidays are associated with major Hindu festivals celebrated across different parts of India, including Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja, Durga Puja and Vijayadashami.
During Navratri, devotees worship different forms of Goddess Durga. Durga Puja is celebrated with great enthusiasm in states such as West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam and Odisha. Festivities include decorated pandals, the installation of Durga idols and religious ceremonies.
Maha Ashtami is associated with special prayers and pushpanjali, while Maha Navami is marked by havan, Kanya Puja and other religious rituals.
Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, symbolises the victory of good over evil. According to Hindu tradition, Lord Rama defeated Ravana on this day, while Goddess Durga defeated Mahishasura. In many parts of India, effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are burnt to mark the occasion.
In southern India, Ayudha Puja involves the worship of tools, vehicles, machinery and equipment used in daily work. The festival is also considered a way of showing respect for work and professional skills.
Complete List of Bank Holidays in October 2026
October 18, Sunday — Weekly Holiday
Banks will remain closed across the country because it is Sunday.
October 19, Monday — Dussehra and Durga Puja
Bank branches will remain closed in Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh for festivals including Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja and Durga Puja.
October 20, Tuesday — Vijayadashami and Durga Puja
Banks will remain closed in several states and banking centres due to Vijayadashami, Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja and Durga Puja. The centres listed in the report include Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata and Lucknow, among others.
October 21, Wednesday — Vijayadashami and Durga Puja
Banks will remain closed in Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Sikkim, Tripura and West Bengal.
October 22, Thursday — Durga Puja
Bank branches will remain closed in Sikkim on account of Durga Puja and Dashain.
October 23, Friday — Durga Puja
Banks will remain closed in Sikkim due to Durga Puja and Dashain.
October 24, Saturday — Fourth Saturday
Bank branches will remain closed across the country because it is the fourth Saturday of the month.
October 25, Sunday — Weekly Holiday
Banks will remain closed nationwide on Sunday.
October 26, Monday — Lakshmi Puja and Valmiki Jayanti
Banks will remain closed in Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Tripura on account of Lakshmi Puja, Accession Day and Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, as listed in the report.
October 29, Thursday — Karwa Chauth
Bank branches will remain closed in Himachal Pradesh for Karwa Chauth.
October 31, Saturday — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti
Banks will remain closed in Gujarat on account of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.
Online Banking Services to Remain Available
Although bank branches may be closed on holidays, customers can continue to use many digital banking services. Money transfers can be made through internet banking, mobile banking and UPI. Cash withdrawals through ATMs will also remain available, subject to service availability.
However, branch-dependent services, including cheque clearance and certain other banking transactions, may be delayed because of the holidays.
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