Are banks open or closed today?

If you are planning to visit a bank today (Saturday, October 17, 2026), check whether your bank branch is open before heading out. Bank holidays in India differ depending on the state and region.

In this festive season, several states will observe many bank holidays during the month. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed specific days in October 2026 when banks will remain closed for physical operations.

Are banks open or closed today on October 17, 2026?

Banks across India will remain open in all states except in Tripura. Banks will remain open as it is the third Saturday of the month. However, in Tripura, banks will be closed to celebrate Maha Saptami.

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

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.

October holiday discription

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)/Maha Navami, Ayudhapooja/Durga Puja: October 20

Vijaya Dasami/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Maha Dashami: October 21

Durga Puja (Dasain): October 22

Durga Puja (Dasain): October 23

Laxmi Puja/Accession Day/Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday: 26

Karva Chauth: 29

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday: 31