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Mumbai Banks Closed on Dussehra 2026, Tuesday Oct 20
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
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Dussehra 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October, and banks in Mumbai will be closed as it is a public holiday.
Dussehra 2026, celebrated on Tuesday, 20 October, is a national festival that marks the victory of good over evil. In Maharashtra, the day is declared a public holiday, meaning all government offices and banks in Mumbai will remain closed.
The holiday is observed across the state with processions, cultural programmes and the lighting of fireworks. The closure of banks is in line with the Indian government's policy of observing major religious festivals as public holidays.
Business and retail sectors in Mumbai have already adjusted their schedules to accommodate the holiday. Employees are advised to plan their transactions in advance, as most banking services will not be available on this day.
The government has issued a notification confirming the holiday status, and the Reserve Bank of India has also acknowledged the closure of banking operations on Dussehra in Maharashtra.
The holiday is observed across the state with processions, cultural programmes and the lighting of fireworks. The closure of banks is in line with the Indian government's policy of observing major religious festivals as public holidays.
Business and retail sectors in Mumbai have already adjusted their schedules to accommodate the holiday. Employees are advised to plan their transactions in advance, as most banking services will not be available on this day.
The government has issued a notification confirming the holiday status, and the Reserve Bank of India has also acknowledged the closure of banking operations on Dussehra in Maharashtra.