Bank branches are closed in several states and Union territories on Monday, October 19, 2026, due to festivals including Dussehra, Mahashtami, Maha Navami, Ayutha Pooja, Durga Puja, Vijaya Dashami, and Durga Ashtami.
The Reserve Bank of India holiday calendar designates October 19 as a day off for specific regions, while operations in other areas continue normally depending on local schedules.
This shutdown is not nationwide, and banking centers omitted from the central bank's holiday matrix will maintain regular hours.
The October 19 closures encompass areas celebrating Dussehra and Durga Puja, with specific festival titles varying by state and municipal banking center.
According to the central bank, branches in Tripura, Mizoram, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Nagaland, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar remain closed.
Individuals requiring in-person assistance must postpone their visits until the next standard business day.
Despite physical closures, standard financial operations do not halt entirely, allowing customers to utilize digital and self-service tools for routine tasks.
Unified Payments Interface and alternative digital transaction networks remain accessible, and automated teller machines continue to provide cash withdrawal capabilities for immediate financial needs.
Reopening timelines fluctuate by municipality because the underlying observance is determined at the state level.
Many regional centers observe an additional holiday on October 20, though this status lacks universal application across all territories.
Additional regional festival breaks are scheduled for October 21 and subsequent dates in select areas.
Patrons are advised to verify individual branch schedules prior to organizing physical visits.
Those requiring branch-specific assistance should schedule appointments around the regional holiday calendar, while everyday users can rely continuously on digital platforms throughout the closure period.