Bank holiday on October 2, 2026: Are banks open or closed today on Gandhi Jayanti?

India observes three national holidays across all states and union territories: Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti. Banks are closed in all states in India on these days.

National holiday on October 2, 2026

Since Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday, public and private sector banks, including cooperative and regional rural banks, will not operate across all states and union territories in India on October 2, 2026. Customers are advised to plan their in-branch transactions and other activities accordingly.

Digital banking

While physical branches will remain closed, essential services such as online banking, mobile banking, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), and digital payment systems like Unified Payment Interface (UPI) and Immediate Payment Services (IMPS) will continue to operate as usual.

Bank holidays in October 2026

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Mahalaya Amavasya, Maha Saptami, Dussehra (Mahashtami)/Maha Navami/Ayutha Pooja/Durga Puja/Vijaya Dashomi/Durga Ashtami, Dasara/Dusshera (Vijaya Dashmi) (Aaso sud-10)/Mahanavami, Ayudhapooja/Durga Puja, Vijaya Dasami/Durga Puja (Dasain), Durga Puja (Dasain), Laxmi Puja/Accession Day/Maharishi Valmiki’s birthday, Karva Chauth and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birthday.

In India, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays. The first, third and fifth (in some cases) will be a working Saturday for banks unless specified in the RBI holiday calendar.

Holiday descriptions with date

• Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti-October 2
• Mahalaya Amavasye-October 10
• Maha Saptami-October 17
• Dussehra (Mahashtami)/Maha Navami/Ayutha Pooja/Durga Puja/Vijaya Dashomi/Durga Ashtami-October 19
• Dasara/Dusshera (Vijaya Dashmi) (Aaso sud-10)/Mahanavami, Ayudhapooja/Durga Puja- October 20
• Vijaya Dasami/Durga Puja (Dasain)- October 21
• Durga Puja (Dasain)- October 22
• Durga Puja (Dasain)- October 23
• Laxmi Puja/Accession Day/Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday- October 26
• Karva Chauth- October 29
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday- October 31

Bank holidays in October 2026

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