Uttar Pradesh, Kerala banks to close for Mahanavami on Oct. 19

17 Oct 2026, 10:17 am IST·1 source·Medium coverage confidence

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Banks in Uttar Pradesh and Kerala were set to close on October 19, 2026, for Mahanavami, with more holiday time on October 20 for Vijaya Dashmi. The reporting says closures will last three days in Uttar Pradesh and four days in Kerala, while online banking will still work.

This matters for people who need to finish bank work before the holidays. The reporting does not list the exact branches affected.

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Publisher's headline: “Uttar Pradesh, Kerala bank holiday for Mahanavami on October 19, 2026: Banks in UP to remain closed for 3 days; in Kerala, for 4 days”

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What the reporting says

Banks in Uttar Pradesh and Kerala were set to close on October 19, 2026, for Mahanavami, with Vijaya Dashmi holidays also listed for October 20. The reporting says banks will be shut for three days in Uttar Pradesh and four days in Kerala, while digital banking will remain available. It does not state which specific branches or banks are affected beyond the state-level holiday schedule.

Why it matters

Banks in Uttar Pradesh and Kerala were scheduled to close on October 19 and 20, 2026, for Mahanavami and Vijaya Dashmi. The summary says the closure would last three days in Uttar Pradesh and four days in Kerala, while digital banking services would remain available. The reporting does not name individual banks or specify any other service disruptions beyond the holiday schedule.

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Uttar Pradesh, Kerala banks to close for Mahanavami on Oct. 19

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