Monday, 19 October 2026 · India time
Is Bank Open Today in West Bengal?
No
Banks in West Bengal are closed today — Durga Puja / Maha Navami.
Today
ClosedMonday, 19 October 2026
Durga Puja / Maha Navami
Tomorrow
ClosedTuesday, 20 October 2026
Vijaya Dashami / Durga Puja
Other states: is bank open today, state-wise · is bank holiday tomorrow
Next bank holidays in West Bengal
| Date | Holiday | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 21 October | Vijaya Dasami | 2 days | State |
| Fri, 23 October | Durga Puja (Dasain) | 4 days | State |
| Wed, 11 November | Laxmi Puja / Kali Puja | 23 days | State |
| Tue, 24 November | Guru Nanak Jayanti | 36 days | State |
| Fri, 25 December | Christmas | 67 days | National |
Weekly offs coming up: Sat, 24 October (4th Saturday) · Sun, 25 October (Sunday) · Sun, 1 November (Sunday) · Sun, 8 November (Sunday)
Bank holidays in West Bengal — October 2026
- Fri, 2 OctoberGandhi JayantiPast
- Sat, 10 OctoberMahashtami / Durga PujaPast
- Sat, 17 OctoberMaha Saptami / Durga PujaPast
- Mon, 19 OctoberDurga Puja / Maha NavamiToday
- Tue, 20 OctoberVijaya Dashami / Durga PujaClosed
- Wed, 21 OctoberVijaya DasamiClosed
- Fri, 23 OctoberDurga Puja (Dasain)Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is today a bank holiday in West Bengal?
Monday, 19 October 2026: Banks in West Bengal are closed today — Durga Puja / Maha Navami.
Is tomorrow a bank holiday in West Bengal?
Tuesday, 20 October 2026: Banks in West Bengal are closed tomorrow — Vijaya Dashami / Durga Puja.
When is the next bank holiday in West Bengal?
The next declared bank holiday in West Bengal is Vijaya Dasami on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, in 2 days. Sundays and 2nd/4th Saturdays are weekly offs in between.
Are banks open on Saturday in West Bengal?
Banks in West Bengal, like everywhere in India, are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. The 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays are working days unless they fall on a declared holiday.
Do UPI, ATMs and NEFT work on a bank holiday?
Yes. UPI, ATMs, net banking, IMPS and NEFT/RTGS run 24×7 on bank holidays. Only branch counters, cheque clearing and demand drafts pause.
Is bank open today in other East India states?
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Disclaimer: Status is based on the RBI holiday notification for Kolkata and the weekly-off rules for banks. Holidays can be added or shifted by later RBI or state notifications — confirm with your branch or the RBI website before an important visit.