Bank Holiday Tomorrow, October 17: Are Banks Open or Closed on Saturday? Check Maha Saptami Holiday, State-Wise List, October Bank Holidays and More

October 2026 Bank Holiday Calendar: Banks across India are set to follow different schedules on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as the day marks the third Saturday of the month and coincides with Maha Saptami celebrations in Tripura. While bank branches in Tripura will remain closed for the festival, branches in most other states are expected to operate as usual.

Customers planning to visit a branch should check their local holiday schedule before heading out, especially as bank employees in West Bengal have also sought a holiday for the Durga Puja festivities.

Bank Holiday Tomorrow, October 17: Are SBI, PNB, HDFC and ICICI Bank Open on October 17?

The holiday applies to bank branches in Tripura, including those operated by major public and private sector lenders such as the State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank.

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In other states, October 17 is not a regular bank holiday because it is the third Saturday. Under standard banking rules, branches usually close on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays, while the first, third and fifth Saturdays remain working days unless a separate holiday applies. 

Bank Holiday Tomorrow, October 17: West Bengal Bank Employees Seek Maha Saptami Holiday

Bank employees in West Bengal are also seeking a holiday on October 17 to celebrate Maha Saptami, an important day of Durga Puja.

The West Bengal unit of the All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC) has appealed to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to declare the day a bank holiday. Employees say the festival holds considerable cultural and religious importance and that a holiday would allow them to celebrate with their families.