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Indian school, bank, and stock market holidays, Oct 2026

Overview

In late September 2026, school holiday schedules were announced across various Indian states for October, driven by religious and national observances such as Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and the Durga Puja period. Regional variations were noted in states like Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. Further details regarding the October schedule indicate that banks and educational institutions will observe numerous closures. Specific regional dates include Mahalaya Amavasya on October 10 in Karnataka and Kolkata, Maha Saptami in Tripura on October 17, and Durga Puja/Maha Navami on October 19 in West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Assam. Most states, excluding Manipur and Sikkim, are expected to observe Dussehra on October 20. Financial sector updates confirm that the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will be closed on Tuesday, October 20, for Dussehra. This suspension affects equities, derivatives, and securities lending, with clearing and settlement obligations rolling over to the next business day. Regarding banking, branches will operate normally from October 5 through October 9, but will face closures on Saturday, October 10, for the second Saturday holiday and regional Mahalaya Amavasya observances, followed by a nationwide closure on Sunday, October 11. While physical services like cheque clearances and cash deposits may be unavailable during these periods, digital services including UPI, mobile banking, and ATMs are expected to remain fully operational. Recent updates regarding festival calendars suggest opportunities for extended holidays. For Dussehra, travelers can create a four-day long weekend using leave or work-from-home arrangements, with recommended destinations including Kullu in Himachal Pradesh for its international festival and Mysuru in Karnataka for the Mysore Dasara celebrations.

Entities

Reserve Bank of India · Kerala · Himachal Pradesh · Karnataka · National Stock Exchange

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    India festival calendars offer extended holiday opportunities for 2026

    Travelers and employees in India can leverage the 2026 festival calendars for extended breaks during Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja through strategic leave planning and holiday destination selection.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indian stock exchanges and banks announce October 2026 holiday schedules

    Indian stock exchanges (NSE and BSE) will close on October 20 for Dussehra, while banks face weekend and regional closures between October 10 and 11.

  3. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    India bank and school holidays scheduled for October 2026

    India will see numerous bank and school holidays in October 2026 due to Gandhi Jayanti and regional festivals like Durga Puja and Dussehra. Digital banking services will remain available.

  4. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    India travel destinations for October festive holidays

    India offers diverse travel options for the October festive holidays, including Durga Puja in Kolkata, palaces in Rajasthan, backwaters in Kerala, beaches in Goa, and autumn scenery in Kashmir.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    India school holidays scheduled for October 2026

    Multiple school holidays are scheduled across India in October 2026 for Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, and Dussehra, with specific dates varying by state and educational board.

Sources

english.mathrubhumi.com · hindi.asianetnews.com · indiaobservers.com · latestly.com · m.businesstoday.in · navabharat.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · newsindialive.in · prabhatkhabar.com · punjabkesari.com · timesbull.com · torresantantonio.it · whattheredheadsaid.com

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