Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Bank Branches Close October 10 and 11 Nationwide
Banks will close on Saturday, October 10, because it is the month’s second Saturday.
Banks will also be closed on Sunday, October 11, as they normally are on Sundays.
In Bengaluru and Kolkata, Mahalaya Amavasye is another listed reason for closure on October 10.
Most branches are expected to open from Monday, October 5, through Friday, October 9.
Some places may have a separate local holiday, so customers should check their city’s schedule.
Online and mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs are generally expected to keep working.
The RBI says RTGS transfers are available every day, including holidays.
Requests that need a branch visit must wait until the branch reopens.
Branches across India are scheduled to close Saturday, October 10, for the second Saturday.
Mahalaya Amavasye is also listed as a bank holiday in Bengaluru and Kolkata on October 10.
Banks nationwide will close Sunday, October 11, for the regular weekly holiday.
Branches are expected to remain open October 5–9, except where a separate local holiday applies.
UPI, internet and mobile banking, ATMs, and RTGS are generally available during branch holidays.
- Who
- Bank customers and branches, including those of SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank.
- What
- Branches are scheduled to close on October 10 and 11, with local holidays affecting some cities.
- When
- October 5–11, 2026; the nationwide closures mentioned are October 10 and 11.
- Where
- Across India on October 10 and 11; Mahalaya Amavasye is additionally listed for Bengaluru and Kolkata.
- Why
- October 10 is the second Saturday, October 11 is Sunday, and Mahalaya Amavasye is observed in Bengaluru and Kolkata.
- Schedule covered
- October 5–11, 2026
- Second Saturday
- October 10; bank branches across India will be closed.
- Mahalaya Amavasye
- Listed as a bank holiday in Bengaluru and Kolkata on October 10.
- Sunday closure
- October 11; banks across India will be closed.
- Expected weekday openings
- Branches are expected to remain open October 5–9, except where a separate local holiday applies.
- Digital services
- UPI, internet and mobile banking, and ATMs generally remain available during applicable branch holidays.
- RTGS
- The RBI says RTGS is available 24x7x365, including bank holidays.