Kerala Government Declares Public Holiday on 19 October 2026

The Kerala government has issued an order dated October 16, 2026, declaring October 19, 2026, as a public holiday on account of the Navaratri celebrations. The order was issued by the General Administration Department under reference number G.O. (Rt) No. 5335/2026/GAD.

October 19, 2026, falls on a Monday and marks major Hindu festivals including Durga Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami during Sharad Navaratri. Dussehra 2026 falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 across most of India.

The holiday applies to government offices, public sector undertakings, professional colleges, and other educational institutions covered by the order. The notification also covers institutions governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The order was issued by Anil Johney, Additional Secretary to the Government of Kerala.

With this announcement, Banks in Kerala will remain closed on 18,19,20,21 October 2026. 18 October is not a holiday but falls in Sunday.

The issue was raised by bank unions in Kerala, and the government has accepted their demand and declared a public holiday.

The official bank holidays for the month of October 2026 are given below. These holidays will apply to all the public sector banks in India – State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of India, Indian Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Punjab & Sind Bank.

Note: If any state has declared holiday for 19th October, then it might not be listed below. We will try to update the list soon. If there is other discrepancies, please send us details on email – hellobanker.in@gmail.com.

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