Are banks open or closed today? Check the status in your city before heading out.

In which states will banks remain closed today due to Maha Navami and Durga Puja? Find out here—get full details on banking services and the holiday on October 19.

If you are planning to complete any urgent banking tasks today, be sure to check for bank holidays before leaving home. On Monday, October 19, 2026, banks will remain closed in several states across the country due to Navaratri and Durga Puja. However, there is often some confusion regarding these holidays.

Here, you can find out which cities have a bank holiday today, along with updates for tomorrow.

In which states will banks be closed today?

October 19 marks a bank holiday for the festivals of Maha Navami, Durga Puja, and Ayudha Puja. However, this holiday does not apply nationwide. Specifically, the holidays are in Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh.

If you live in Delhi or any other city, please check the local holiday list for your bank, as festival-related holidays vary from state to state.

What can still be done when banks are closed?

Even when bank branches are closed, many essential tasks can be handled online. Customers can use mobile banking, net banking, UPI, and ATMs to transfer funds, pay bills, and withdraw cash.

However, tasks such as cheque clearance, updating KYC at a bank branch, accessing a locker, or obtaining a demand draft may require a physical visit to a branch. Such activities might be delayed or deferred until the next working day.

Will banks be closed tomorrow as well?

On October 20, most banks across the country will remain closed for the occasion of Dussehra and Vijayadashami. However, arrangements may vary at certain locations. Therefore, if you are planning to visit the bank on two consecutive days, it is advisable to check with your local bank branch regarding any holidays.

Before heading to the bank, it is best to consult the RBI’s state-wise list of bank holidays or check with your own bank branch. This will save you time and ensure you don’t have to make a return trip for your essential banking tasks.