Banks shut across India for Gandhi Jayanti on October 2

All scheduled bank branches across India will observe a complete closure on October 2, 2026, in observance of Gandhi Jayanti, one of the nation's principal public holidays. The Reserve Bank of India includes this date in its official holiday calendar, mandating the suspension of regular banking operations nationwide.

Retail customers requiring urgent banking services should complete their transactions before October 1 or wait until operations resume on October 3. Essential banking functions such as online transfers, mobile banking applications, and ATM withdrawals will remain operational during the branch closure, allowing account holders to access basic services remotely.

The holiday commemorates the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on October 2, 1869. As a national holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, all commercial banks, cooperative banks, and regional rural banks are required to remain closed on this date. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead for any cheque clearances or in-person transactions that cannot be delayed.