Bank Holiday: Banks to remain closed on October 2 and 4; check the full list

Banks will remain closed on October 2 and 4. Find out if banks will be open on October 3. Check the full list.

The second day of October brings a holiday for bank customers. Bank branches across the country will remain closed on October 2 (Friday) to mark Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. Since Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday—part of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday schedule—banking services at the branch level will be affected across all states and Union Territories.

Banks to remain closed on October 2 and 4

Banks will be open on October 3

Banks will remain open on October 3 (Saturday), the day following the October 2 holiday. October 3 falls on the first Saturday of the month, and bank branches operate normally on first Saturdays. Therefore, customers who have urgent branch-related work will have the option to visit the bank on October 3.

Holiday again on October 4

Bank branches across the country will remain closed on October 4 as it is a Sunday. Thus, banks will remain open on October 3, sandwiched between the national holiday on October 2 and the weekly holiday on October 4. Customers should plan their banking activities keeping these dates in mind.

Services available via ATM, UPI, and internet banking during holidays

Despite bank branches being closed, digital services such as ATMs, UPI, and internet banking will remain available as usual. However, for tasks like cash deposits, cheque-related transactions, and other work requiring a branch visit, one may have to wait for the banks to reopen.

Check holiday status before visiting the bank

Bank holidays can vary by state and city. Therefore, before visiting a bank branch on a specific date, it is advisable to check the holiday status for your state and the specific bank. This helps avoid the inconvenience of finding the branch closed.