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RBI Declares Bank Holiday on Oct 21, 2026 Across Six States
✍️ Udaipur Kiran
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 03:16 PM
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The Reserve Bank of India’s official calendar lists a bank holiday on 21 October 2026, with banks closed in six states.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has marked 21 October 2026 as a bank holiday in its official calendar. The notice indicates that banking operations will be suspended in six Indian states on that day, while other regions will continue normal service.
The RBI’s schedule does not elaborate on the reasons for the holiday, but such closures are typically aligned with regional festivals, public holidays, or administrative considerations. Customers in the affected states are advised to plan transactions accordingly and make use of digital banking channels where possible.
Financial institutions have been urged to communicate the shutdown to their clientele well in advance, ensuring minimal disruption to cash‑dependent activities such as cash withdrawals, cheque clearing, and fund transfers during the holiday period.
The RBI’s schedule does not elaborate on the reasons for the holiday, but such closures are typically aligned with regional festivals, public holidays, or administrative considerations. Customers in the affected states are advised to plan transactions accordingly and make use of digital banking channels where possible.
Financial institutions have been urged to communicate the shutdown to their clientele well in advance, ensuring minimal disruption to cash‑dependent activities such as cash withdrawals, cheque clearing, and fund transfers during the holiday period.