Delhi
Bank Holidays in October 2026

The New Delhi Bank Holidays 2026 calendar is issued in accordance with guidelines from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and applies to all scheduled banks operating in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, including public sector banks, private banks, cooperative banks, and regional rural banks. The bank holiday list for Delhi 2026 includes prominent national holidays such as Independence Day, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas, along with important religious and cultural observances like Holi, Ramzan-Id (Id-ul-Fitr), Mahavir Jayanti, Ambedkar Jayanti, Good Friday, Buddha Purnima, Bakri Id (Id-uz-Zuha), Id-e-Milad, Dussehra, Diwali, and Guru Nanak Jayanti.

As per RBI banking norms, banks in New Delhi remain closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. These weekly bank holidays in Delhi are observed uniformly across India. Although physical bank branches remain closed on these holidays, customers can continue to access digital banking services, including UPI payments, net banking, mobile banking apps, ATM withdrawals, debit and credit card transactions, and online fund transfers through IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS, subject to settlement timelines.

Knowing the New Delhi bank holiday list 2026 is essential for salaried professionals, government employees, traders, startups, and corporates operating in the capital. This Delhi RBI bank holiday calendar 2026 helps in better financial planning, timely transaction management, and efficient leave scheduling throughout the year.