If you are preparing for a bank branch visit on Thursday, October 22, for urgent banking tasks, then you must be aware that banks in select regions in the northeast part of India will remain closed according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar. While branch services will be unavailable in specific locations due to regional festivities, digital operations–UPI, phone banking, net banking, ATM withdrawal and cash deposit– will remain functional nationwide. 

Bank Holiday On October 22

Regional Closures: Durga Puja Observance in Sikkim

Bank branches of all public sector and private sector banks will remain closed across Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim for Durga Puja (Dasain). Dasain is a major regional and cultural festival in the state and that is why RBI has declared a holiday for all public, private, and regional rural bank branches within the Gangtok circle.

Banks Will Remain Open In Other Parts 

Customers living in all other states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, Assam and major metropolitan areas will experience no disruption. Bank branches across these states will remain fully operational, and customers can avail services such as deposits and withdrawals by physical visit. 

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Upcoming Holidays In October 2026

Meanwhile, if you might be planning in-person branch visits during the final week of October should consult the following schedule. 

  • October 22 (Thursday): Durga Puja / Dasain (Gangtok, Sikkim)

  • October 25 (Sunday): Sharad Purnima / Lakshmi Puja (Weekly closure)

  • October 26 (Monday): Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka) and Lakshmi Puja (Tripura, West Bengal)

  • October 29 (Thursday): Karva Chauth (Observances across Northern states)

  • October 31 (Saturday): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Gujarat)

Online Services To Remain Operational 

Closure of bank branches will not impact electronic banking channels. Services such as UPI, internet banking, mobile applications, and ATMs will remain operational nationwide.