Dussehra Holiday on October 20 : India’s stock markets will remain closed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, for Dussehra. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will suspend trading for the festival. Investors planning to buy or sell shares should take note of the holiday before scheduling their transactions. The markets had previously remained closed on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti. According to the holiday schedule mentioned in the report, three more stock market holidays are expected after Dussehra before the end of 2026.
MCX and NCDEX Trading Schedule
Commodity market timings will differ across exchanges on October 20. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain closed during the morning trading session but will reopen for trading in the evening. In contrast, the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will remain closed during both morning and evening sessions. Traders dealing in commodities should check the applicable exchange schedule before placing orders, as trading availability will depend on the exchange and session.
Which States Will See Bank Closures?
Banks will remain closed on October 20 for Dussehra in the states and union territories listed for the holiday, with Sikkim and Manipur excluded from the reported closure schedule. However, bank holidays can vary by state and local observance. Customers should check the holiday list applicable to their state before visiting a branch. Those planning important transactions should also account for the possibility that branch-based services may not be available on the festival day.
More Bank Holidays During October
October will see additional bank holidays in several states after Dussehra. On October 21, banks will remain closed in Tripura, Karnataka, Sikkim, Assam, Kerala, West Bengal and Meghalaya, according to the reported schedule. Banks in Sikkim will also remain closed on October 22 and 23 for Durga Puja and Dashain-related celebrations. Customers should remember that these holidays are state-specific, so a closure in one state does not necessarily mean banks will be closed across the country.
Banks Closed on the Fourth Saturday
October 24, 2026, falls on the fourth Saturday of the month, when bank branches across India are generally closed. Banks normally remain open on the first, second and third Saturdays, subject to other declared holidays, but the second and fourth Saturdays are regular bank holidays. Customers who need services such as cheque deposits, demand drafts or other branch-based transactions should plan ahead to avoid delays caused by consecutive holidays.
Online Banking Services to Continue
Although bank branches will remain closed on applicable holidays, digital banking services are generally expected to continue. Customers can use ATMs, UPI, internet banking and mobile banking for routine transactions, fund transfers and bill payments. However, services that require physical processing at a branch, including certain cheque-clearance and demand-draft transactions, may be delayed. Anyone with urgent banking work should check the applicable holiday schedule and complete branch-dependent transactions in advance.
