Bank Holiday in October 2025 Full List: Banks will remain closed today in some parts of India to mark Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima. Banks in four regions — Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, and Shimla — are going to remain shut today-October 7.
There are a total of 21 bank holidays in October, including regular Sunday closures and the second and fourth Saturday offs, during which different regions will see bank closures.
Festive week ahead! Bank holidays between October 20 – 24
On October 20, 21, and 22, banks will remain closed on account of Kali Puja, Naraka Chaturdashi, and Diwali (Deepavali).
The following days, October 23 and 24, will also see bank holidays in several states for Bhai Dooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, and related festivals.
Kati Bihu will be observed in Assam on October 18, while Chhath Puja will lead to bank closures on October 27 and 28 in states like Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi.
On October 31, banks in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, will remain closed to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.
October Holidays | Date | Day | Occasion | States where banks are closed |
1 | October 1 | Wednesday | Navaratri Ends/Maha Navami/Dussehra/Ayudhapooja, Vijayadasami/Durga Puja (Dasain) | Agartala, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Itanagar, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, and Thiruvananthapuram |
2 | October 2 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dasara/Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva | All states |
3 | October 3 | Friday | Durga Puja (Dasain) | Gangtok |
4 | October 4 | Saturday | Durga Puja (Dasain) | Gangtok |
5 | October 5 | Sunday | Routine weekly holiday | All states |
6 | October 6 | Monday | Lakshmi Puja | Agartala, Kolkata |
7 | October 7 | Tuesday | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima | Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, and Shimla |
8 | October 10 | Friday | Karva Chauth | Shimla |
9 | October 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday | All states |
10 | October 12 | Sunday | Routine weekly holiday | All states |
11 | October 18 | Saturday | Kati Bihu | Guwahati |
12 | October 19 | Sunday | Routine weekly holiday | All states |
13 | October 20 | Monday | Diwali (Deepavali) / Naraka Chaturdashi / Kali Puja | Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijaywada |
14 | October 21 | Tuesday | Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) / Deepawali / Govardhan Pooja | Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Srinagar |
15 | October 22 | Wednesday | Diwali (Bali Pratipada) / Vikram Samvant New Year Day / Govardhan Pooja / Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) | Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla |
16 | October 23 | Thursday | Bhai Bij / Bhaidooj / Chitragupt Jayanti / Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) / Bhratridwitiya / Ningol Chakkouba | Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla |
17 | October 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | All states |
18 | October 26 | Sunday | Routine weekly holiday | All states |
19 | October 27 | Monday | Chath Puja | Kolkata, Patna and Ranchi |
20 | October 28 | Tuesday | Chath Puja | Patna and Ranchi |
21 | October 31 | Friday | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday | Ahmedabad |
Six nationwide bank holidays in October; rest regional
There will be nationwide bank closures on six days out of 30 in October, while the rest are regional holidays. Customers are advised to plan their visits and banking transactions accordingly.
The first week of October witnessed bank closures on all days from October 1 to October 5. Banks were also closed on October 6 in Kolkata and Agartala.
Online, UPI, and ATM services to function normally on holidays
Customers are advised to complete essential banking tasks such as cash withdrawals and cheque clearances in advance. It’s also recommended to check the state-wise holiday list before planning any transactions or physical visits to bank branches.
Meanwhile, online and mobile banking services will continue to function as usual during holidays, unless temporarily suspended for technical reasons. ATMs, apps, and UPI services will also remain operational to facilitate cash withdrawals and digital payments.