Why Are Banks Closed on October 10 in Bengaluru and Kolkata? Here Is Everything You Need To Know
Banks in Bengaluru and Kolkata will remain closed on October 10 due to the second Saturday holiday and Mahalaya Amavasye. Digital banking and ATMs will function normally. Mahalaya Amavasye marks the culmination of Pitru Paksha, a sacred 16-day period during which Hindus offer prayers and pay homage to their departed ancestors.
Customers planning physical branch visits in Bengaluru and Kolkata later this week must take note of an upcoming bank holiday. Financial institutions across both cities will remain shut on Saturday, October 10, due to the convergence of a regular monthly holiday and a major regional festival. The scheduled closure combines the mandated second-Saturday bank holiday with regional observances for Mahalaya Amavasye.
Understanding the October 10 Bank Closure
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) official holiday calendar, October 10 falls on the second Saturday of the month, which is a standard non-working day for commercial and public-sector banks nationwide. Bank Holidays Next Week: Full List of Dates, City-Wise Closures and Operating Status From October 5 to 11.
Simultaneously, financial institutions in select regions, specifically Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Kolkata (West Bengal), will observe a holiday for Mahalaya Amavasye (also known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya). Because the festival date directly overlaps with the weekend banking shutdown, physical branches in these metropolitan regions will stay closed.
Significance of Mahalaya Amavasye
Mahalaya Amavasye marks the culmination of Pitru Paksha, a sacred 16-day period during which Hindus offer prayers and pay homage to their departed ancestors. In West Bengal, Mahalaya also holds immense cultural importance as it heralds the arrival of Durga Puja, signalling the dawn of the festive season. In Karnataka, Mahalaya Amavasye is widely observed with traditional rituals, prayers, and community observances dedicated to ancestral reverence. Bank Holidays in October 2026: Full State-Wise RBI Holiday List & Closed Dates.
Digital Banking Services Remain Operational
While physical branch counters will remain closed on October 10, banking operations will not come to a complete halt. Customers can continue to execute routine financial transactions seamlessly through digital channels. Online banking, mobile applications, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services, and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) will function normally throughout the holiday. Account holders are advised to complete any urgent in-branch documentation or cash-handling tasks ahead of the weekend closure.
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