Bank holiday on Valmiki Jayanti: Will banks remain shut on October 26? Check list
Banks in several Indian states will remain closed on October 26, 2026, due to regional festivals including Laxmi Puja and Maharishi Valmiki’s birthday. Customers are advised to check local branch schedules and utilize digital banking services for routine transactions.
Why it matters
Understanding regional holiday schedules is essential for individuals and businesses to manage financial transactions and avoid service disruptions.
NEW DELHI: India’s festive calendar continues to bring a series of holidays in October, making it important for bank customers to check the schedule before heading to a branch. On Monday, October 26, banks will remain closed in selected states for Laxmi Puja, Accession Day and Maharishi Valmiki’s birthday.While bank holidays vary across states depending on regional festivals and observances, customers planning branch visits should check whether their local branch is operating. Those looking to make large cash deposits, process cheques, obtain demand drafts or complete other branch-dependent work may need to plan their visits around the holiday schedule to avoid an unnecessary trip.Where are banks closed on October 26?Banks will remain closed in Tripura, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh on October 26, 2026, for the respective regional observances of Laxmi Puja, Accession Day and Maharishi Valmiki’s birthday.Customers in the affected states should check with their respective…
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