Bank holidays in October: When and where will banks remain closed?
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Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- Times of India09:48
Bank customers are advised to organize their visits in light of several upcoming regional and national holidays that will lead to branch closures. Key dates to remember include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and Dussehra on October 19, which will affect various states. Furthermore, expect closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of October. However, customers can still leverage digital banking for regular transactions during these periods.
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- Times of India03:57first to report
Stock trading will be halted on October 2, 2026, in observance of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. Both the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange will be closed for the day, along with the Multi Commodity Exchange. Investors have faced declines for four consecutive sessions, impacted by foreign selling and escalating crude oil prices. The trading schedule will also be affected by the upcoming Dussehra and Diwali holidays.