October 2025 Bank Holidays: Bank Closures During Festive Season – State-Wise Holiday List Available
Banks across India are set to observe multiple holidays in October 2025, coinciding with various festivals and national celebrations. The closures will occur in addition to the regular Sunday and second and fourth Saturday breaks. While physical banking services will be suspended on designated days, online banking will remain operational, ensuring customers can still access their accounts.
Overview of Bank Holidays
The month of October 2025 will see banks closed for several significant holidays, primarily due to the festive season that begins at the end of September. Key holidays include Dussehra, Ayudha Pooja, and Durga Puja, among others. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has outlined specific dates when banks will not operate, affecting various states and regions across the country. This year, the festive spirit will lead to an extended break for many, with closures on both national and regional levels.
Key Dates for Bank Closures
On October 1, 2025, banks will close in states such as Tripura, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and several others to celebrate Dussehra and Durga Puja. Following this, a nationwide holiday is scheduled for October 2, in observance of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, affecting all banks across the country. Specific states like Sikkim will have additional closures on October 3 and 4 for Durga Puja festivities.
October 6 will see banks in Tripura and West Bengal close for Lakshmi Puja, while October 7 will bring closures in Karnataka and Odisha for Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima. The month continues with various regional holidays, including Karva Chauth on October 10 in Himachal Pradesh and Kati Bihu on October 18 in Assam.
Festivals and Regional Observances
The festive month culminates in a series of bank closures for Diwali celebrations. On October 20, banks will close in multiple states, including Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, for Diwali and Naraka Chaturdashi. The following days will see further closures for Diwali Amavasya on October 21 and additional festivities on October 22, which will affect banks in states like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
As the month progresses, regional observances will continue to impact banking operations. For instance, banks will close on October 23 for Bhaidooj and on October 27 for Chath Puja in Bihar and Jharkhand. The month will conclude with a holiday on October 31 in Gujarat for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday.
Impact on Banking Services
While physical banking services will be unavailable on these holidays, customers can still utilize online banking platforms to manage their accounts. This ensures that despite the closures, essential banking functions remain accessible. Customers are encouraged to plan their banking activities accordingly, especially during the festive season when many will be engaged in celebrations. The RBI’s holiday calendar serves as a guide for customers to stay informed about banking operations throughout October 2025.
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