India, Oct. 1 -- Bank Holiday On 2 October 2026: For those customers who are planing to visit their bank branch on Friday, 2nd October 2026, it is important to keep in mind that there will be a holiday due to the special day being celebrated. This particular day is known as Gandhi Jayanti, and it is celebrated each year as the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.

The date is also included in the 2026 trading holiday calendar of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), which means regular equity-market trading will remain suspended.

Are Banks Closed On October 2

Yes, bank branches will remain closed on Friday, October 2, 2026, on account of Gandhi Jayanti. Customers who need services involving branch staff, paperwork, cash deposits or other counter-ba...