Bank Holiday: Banks will remain closed today, Wednesday! Find out why the RBI has declared a holiday..
RBI Bank Holiday: If you have any bank-related tasks to complete today, this information is crucial for you. Today, Wednesday, October 21, bank branches in several states across the country will remain closed; in other words, banking operations will not take place.
On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, Durga Puja, and Mahadashami, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared a holiday in these states. If you have any banking work to attend to today, be sure to check the RBI holiday list before leaving home to avoid any inconvenience.
Are banks in your state open or closed today, October 21?
Today, Wednesday, bank branches in seven major states across the country will remain completely closed:
Sikkim
Tripura
Karnataka
Assam
Kerala
West Bengal
Meghalaya
In these states, both public and private sector bank branches will remain closed due to the regional celebrations of Vijayadashami, Durga Puja (Dashain), and Mahadashami. However, in the rest of the country—including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh—banks remain open as usual.
What is the rule regarding Saturday holidays?
In India, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe a public holiday on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Conversely, banks remain operational on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays, unless a specific festival holiday is marked in the RBI calendar.
When are the bank holidays in October 2026?
The month of October is filled with festivals. During this month, banks remain closed on several occasions, such as Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Mahalaya Amavasya, Mahasaptami, Durga Puja, Mahanavami, Vijayadashami, Lakshmi Puja, Karva Chauth, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti. Upcoming Major Holidays in October 2026
October 21 – Vijayadashami / Durga Puja (Dashain) / Mahadashami
October 22 – Durga Puja (Dashain)
October 23 – Durga Puja (Dashain)
October 26 – Lakshmi Puja / Accession Day / Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
October 29 – Karva Chauth
October 31 – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti
Digital Banking Services Will Remain Operational
Although bank branches may be closed in some states today, digital banking services remain fully functional. Customers can utilize the following services for their banking needs:
UPI
Mobile Banking
Net Banking
ATM Services
All these services remain available without any interruption, even during holidays. Only tasks such as cheque clearance and over-the-counter cash withdrawals or deposits will require waiting for the bank branches to reopen.
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