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RBI October Bank Holidays: Weekend Closures Now, Region-Specific Diwali Breaks Ahead

The RBI lists 21 October closures across weekends and festivals, with online banking operating as usual.

Overview

  • Banks across India are closed on October 11 for the second Saturday and on October 12 for the Sunday weekly off.
  • Ahoi Vrat on October 13 is not on the RBI holiday list, so branches are scheduled to remain open.
  • On October 18, banks under the Guwahati regional office close for Kati Bihu, while other regions operate as it is the third Saturday.
  • From October 20 to 23, Diwali-linked holidays occur on different days across states and cities, with some locations remaining open on specific dates.
  • Chhath Puja triggers closures on October 27–28 in Bihar and Jharkhand, and West Bengal also observes a closure on October 27 according to the RBI list.