New Delhi: Most banking activities involve the general public. Every day, crowds gather at banks for tasks ranging from cash withdrawals and deposits to submitting cheques or loan applications. Sometimes, people arrive at the bank only to find it closed due to a holiday, forcing them to return home. Therefore, it is essential to know whether or not a bank is open on any given day.
Being informed about bank holidays in advance saves you from an unnecessary trip, sparing you any inconvenience. On October 19, 2026, banks will remain closed in several states across the country due to Navratri, specifically, the Durga Puja festival. If you are unsure about the holiday schedule, it is best to check the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar before leaving home to avoid any trouble.
States where banks will remain closed on October 19
Today is Monday, the first day of the business week. Please note that on October 19, banks will be closed in observance of festivals such as Maha Navami, Durga Puja, and Ayudha Puja. This holiday is not nationwide; it applies specifically to Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh. If you reside in Delhi or any other city or state, you should check the local bank holiday list, as festival-related holidays vary from state to state.
What can you do when banks are closed?
If a bank branch is closed, you can easily manage your banking tasks online. Customers can utilise services such as mobile banking, net banking, UPI, and ATMs, and can conveniently handle tasks like paying bills or withdrawing cash. However, certain activities—such as cheque clearing, updating KYC at a branch, accessing a locker, or obtaining a demand draft—cannot be completed on a holiday. These pending tasks can be addressed on the next working day.
Will banks remain closed tomorrow as well?
For your information, most banks across the country will remain closed on October 20 on the occasion of Dussehra (Vijayadashami). Arrangements may vary in certain locations. Therefore, if you are planning to get some banking work done over the next couple of days, it is advisable to check the RBI’s list of bank holidays.
Doing so will save you the trouble of making an unnecessary trip to the bank. It is always best to verify the state-specific bank holiday list provided by the RBI or check directly with your local branch before heading out. This will save you time and ensure you don’t have to make a repeat visit.
