As October 2025 is nearing its end, only 17 days are left in the month. However, during these remaining days, banks across several states will be closed for a total of 11 days. This makes October one of the busiest months for bank holidays, with multiple regional and national celebrations lined up.
Banks Closed on Second Saturday and Sunday
Banks across India were closed on Saturday, October 11, as it was the second Saturday of the month. Following that, Sunday, October 12, was also a holiday. According to the RBI Bank Holiday Schedule, banks across the country remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays as well as on all Sundays.
While banks will reopen on Monday, several holidays are still lined up later this month. If you’re planning to visit your branch, it’s best to check the holiday schedule to avoid inconvenience.
Full List of Bank Holidays in October 2025
Below is the complete list of upcoming bank holidays in October 2025 across various states:
- October 18 (Saturday): Banks closed in Guwahati for Kati Bihu.
- October 19 (Sunday): Weekly holiday; banks closed across India.
- October 20 (Monday): Banks closed in 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 Vijayawada for Diwali (Deepawali) / Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Puja.
- October 21 (Tuesday): Banks closed in Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Srinagar for Diwali Amavasya (Lakshmi Pujan) / Deepawali / Govardhan Puja.
- October 22 (Wednesday): Banks closed in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla for Diwali (Bali Pratipada) / Vikram Samvat New Year’s Day / Balipadyami / Lakshmi Puja.
- October 23 (Thursday): Banks closed in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla for Bhai Dooj / Chitragupta Jayanti / Ningol Chakkouba.
- October 25 (Saturday): Banks closed nationwide for the fourth Saturday.
- October 26 (Sunday): Weekly holiday; banks closed across India.
- October 27 (Monday): Banks closed in Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi for Chhath Puja.
- October 28 (Tuesday): Banks closed in Patna and Ranchi for Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya).
- October 31 (Friday): Banks closed in Ahmedabad on account of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.
Check Before You Visit the Bank
Even though online banking and mobile apps remain functional during holidays, branch banking services will not be available on these days. Therefore, customers are advised to plan their visits and financial transactions accordingly.
Why RBI Declares Different Holidays
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues bank holiday schedules every year under three categories — Negotiable Instruments Act holidays, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays, and Bank Account Closing Days. These holidays vary from state to state based on local festivals and regional events.
In short, October 2025 is filled with multiple bank holidays across India, mainly due to Diwali, Chhath Puja, and regional festivals. If you need to visit your bank, make sure to check your city’s specific holiday list in advance.
