Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on October 3, 2026?

As several states across the country are observing local festivals in October 2026, many customers may be curious to know whether banks will remain open or closed today (Saturday, October 3, 2026) following a bank holiday on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, 2026.

Are banks open or closed today on October 3, 2026?

Banks will remain open in all states today as it is the first Saturday of the month. As per the RBI’s holiday calendar, banks operate on all first and third Saturdays (fifth) unless a state-specific holiday has been declared. In India, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Digital banking and UPI services are available on bank holidays too


Many customers now conduct the majority of their banking operations from the comfort of their home using online banking, smartphone apps and UPI-based payments. Money transfers, bill payments and account management can be done instantly. These services are available on bank holidays too.

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.

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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