Bank Holiday Today: Are SBI, HDFC, ICICI, PNB and other banks closed on October 26? Check here

Bank Holiday Today: Banks across several Indian cities will observe a holiday on Monday, October 26, 2026, in view of regional occasions such as Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Laxmi Puja and Accession Day. As per bank holiday calendars, branches in Agartala, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla and Srinagar are among those scheduled to remain shut. The closure will not apply nationwide, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) follows a city- and state-specific holiday schedule.

Customers who need to visit a branch for services such as depositing cash, clearing cheques or completing other banking transactions should confirm whether their local branch will be open before heading out. Internet banking and mobile banking are generally accessible during bank holidays, but services that require physical branch operations may take longer to process.

Bank holidays decided by RBI

The Reserve Bank of India decides the bank holidays in India. It publishes the RBI bank holiday calendar at the beginning of every year. Bank holidays are followed as per the RBI bank holiday calendar. The RBI categorises all bank holidays into three parts: Negotiable Instruments Act holidays, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays and banks’ closing of accounts. Bank holidays vary from region to region, depending on the festivals and observances. However, all banks observe holidays on national holidays like Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Upcoming bank holiday list for October 2026

October 26 (Monday): Bank branches will remain closed in Agartala, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla and Srinagar on account of Laxmi Puja, Accession Day and Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday.

October 29 (Thursday): Banks will remain closed in Shimla on account of Karva Chauth.

October 31 (Saturday): Bank branches will remain closed in Ahmedabad on account of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday.

November 1 (Sunday): Bank branches across India will remain closed for the regular weekly Sunday holiday.

Upcoming bank holiday list for November 2026

November 1, Sunday: Kannada Rajyotsava, Haryana Day, Puducherry Liberation Day and Kut Festival (applicable states; Sunday bank holiday).

November 8, Sunday: Diwali, Lakshmi Puja and Kali Puja (applicable states; Sunday bank holiday). November 9, Monday: Govardhan Puja and Vishwakarma Day (selected states, including Chandigarh and Madhya Pradesh).

November 10, Tuesday: Bali Pratipada, Vikram Samvat New Year and Gujarati New Year (applicable states, including Maharashtra and Gujarat).

November 11, Wednesday: Bhai Dooj, Bhratridwitiya and Chitragupta Jayanti (selected states).

November 14, Saturday: Second Saturday bank holiday across India; Wangala Festival in Meghalaya.

November 15, Sunday: Chhath Puja and Birsa Munda Jayanti (applicable states; Sunday bank holiday).

November 16, Monday: Chhath Puja-related holiday in selected states, subject to the official bank holiday notification.

November 22, Sunday: Regular weekly bank holiday across India.

November 23, Monday: Seng Kut Snem in Meghalaya.

November 24, Tuesday: Guru Nanak Jayanti and Karthika Purnima in selected states; Lachit Divas in Assam.

November 28, Saturday: Fourth Saturday bank holiday across India.

November 29, Sunday: Regular weekly bank holiday across India.