If you were unable to complete your banking tasks today, October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti), due to the holiday and are wondering whether banks will be open tomorrow (Saturday), there is good news for you. Banks across the country will remain open tomorrow, Saturday, October 3, 2026, and will operate as usual.

Why will banks remain open tomorrow, October 3 (Saturday)?
According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks remain closed only on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. The first, third, and fifth Saturdays are regular working days for banks. Since October 3, 2026, is the first Saturday of the month, all public, private, regional, and cooperative banks across the country will be open tomorrow. You can visit a branch to complete pending tasks (such as cash deposits/withdrawals, passbook printing, demand drafts, etc.).

Why were banks closed today (October 2)?
Today, Friday, October 2, is a national holiday across the country to mark the birth anniversaries of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Under the RBI's 'Negotiable Instruments Act,' bank branches across all states and union territories remained closed today.

Useful advice for customers
If you have any urgent paperwork or pending cheque clearances, make sure to visit a bank branch tomorrow (Saturday) to get them sorted, as banks will be closed again the day after tomorrow (Sunday). Regardless of whether banks are open or closed, services such as ATMs, UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm), and net banking remain operational 24x7 without interruption.

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