New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- Bank branches in five cities are closed today, Monday, October 26, despite usual Monday operations. The closures mark Laxmi Puja, Accession Day and Maharishi Valmiki's birthday. These holidays appear in the Reserve Bank of India's calendar for October 2026.

Branches are closed in Agartala, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla and Srinagar. The holiday covers public and private banks in these locations. These include SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB and Canara Bank. Customers should confirm their local branch's holiday schedule before visiting.

Today's closure does not apply throughout India. Banks observe local festivals and holidays alongside nationwide holidays and regular weekly breaks. This explains why some branches remai...