New Delhi: The month of October has begun, bringing with it several festivals. People have already started making preparations for these celebrations, which span from Navratri to Dussehra. Meanwhile, if you have any pending bank work, it is advisable to complete it on time to avoid the inconvenience of arriving at the bank only to find it closed.
With Gandhi Jayanti falling on October 2, you might be wondering whether banks will be closed tomorrow. Often, people only discover a holiday after reaching the bank. To avoid any confusion or inconvenience, you can consult the RBI holiday calendar. A key point to remember is that even when bank branches are closed, online banking services remain available.
Find out if banks will be closed on Friday.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues a holiday calendar that can help clear up any uncertainty. A national holiday will be observed across the country on Friday, October 2, to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. As this is a national event, banks—along with government and private offices remain closed in all states and Union Territories. Financial institutions also observe this holiday.
Check the RBI calendar.
October is a month packed with festivals this year. Due to major festivals like Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Mahalaya, banks will observe holidays totalling more than 10 days across various states.
Check the list of holidays for October
October 2 (Friday): Gandhi Jayanti (Closed across India).
October 10 (Saturday): Mahalaya Amavasya / Second Saturday (Bengaluru, Kolkata, and nationwide).
October 11 (Sunday): Weekly holiday (Closed across India).
October 17 (Saturday): Maha Saptami (Agartala). October 18 (Sunday): Weekly holiday (closed across India).
October 19 (Monday): Maha Ashtami / Maha Navami / Durga Puja (Kolkata, Patna, Guwahati, Ranchi, etc.).
October 20 (Tuesday): Dussehra – Holiday in most states on account of Vijayadashami.
October 21–23 (Wednesday to Friday): Durga Puja / Dashain / Vijayadashami – Bank holidays in Gangtok, Kolkata, Agartala, etc.
October 24 (Saturday): Bank holiday nationwide (Fourth Saturday).
October 25 (Sunday): Weekly holiday.
October 26 (Monday): Lakshmi Puja / Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti – Bank holidays in Shimla, Jammu, Srinagar, and Agartala.
October 29 (Thursday): Karva Chauth – Bank holiday in Shimla.
October 31 (Saturday): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti – Bank holiday in Ahmedabad.
Please note that bank holidays may vary based on local state festivals.
Digital banking services will remain operational.
Customers will not face significant inconvenience despite bank branches being closed. Online banking and digital services will continue to function without interruption during the holidays:
UPI and Digital Payments: UPI platforms like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm will operate normally.
Net Banking and Mobile Apps: Fund transfer facilities via IMPS and NEFT will remain available.
ATM Services: ATMs will remain operational for cash withdrawals.
Cheque Clearance: Branch-based tasks such as cheque clearing and bank drafts can only be completed after the holidays.
