{"id":2715,"date":"2025-10-14T06:01:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T06:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9scroob.com\/?p=2715"},"modified":"2025-10-14T06:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T06:01:26","slug":"bank-holidays-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9scroob.com\/?p=2715","title":{"rendered":"Bank Holidays Announced: RBI Confirms 11-Day Closure \u2014 Here\u2019s the Reason"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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<\/strong>. This makes October one of the busiest months for bank holidays, with multiple regional and national celebrations lined up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banks Closed on Second Saturday and Sunday<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Banks across India were closed on Saturday, October 11<\/strong>, as it was the second Saturday of the month. Following that, Sunday, October 12<\/strong>, was also a holiday. According to the RBI Bank Holiday Schedule<\/strong>, banks across the country remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays<\/strong> as well as on all Sundays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While banks will reopen on Monday<\/strong>, several holidays are still lined up later this month. If you\u2019re planning to visit your branch, it\u2019s best to check the holiday schedule to avoid inconvenience.
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Full List of Bank Holidays in October 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Below is the complete list of upcoming bank holidays in October 2025<\/strong> across various states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • October 18 (Saturday):<\/strong> Banks closed in Guwahati<\/em> for Kati Bihu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • October 19 (Sunday):<\/strong> Weekly holiday; banks closed across India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • October 20 (Monday):<\/strong> 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,<\/em> and Vijayawada<\/em> for Diwali (Deepawali) \/ Narak Chaturdashi \/ Kali Puja<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • October 21 (Tuesday):<\/strong> Banks closed in Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur,<\/em> and Srinagar<\/em> for Diwali Amavasya (Lakshmi Pujan) \/ Deepawali \/ Govardhan Puja<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • October 22 (Wednesday):<\/strong> Banks closed in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow,<\/em> and Shimla<\/em> for Diwali (Bali Pratipada) \/ Vikram Samvat New Year\u2019s Day \/ Balipadyami \/ Lakshmi Puja<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • October 23 (Thursday):<\/strong> Banks closed in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow,<\/em> and Shimla<\/em> for Bhai Dooj \/ Chitragupta Jayanti \/ Ningol Chakkouba<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • October 25 (Saturday):<\/strong> Banks closed nationwide for the fourth Saturday<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • October 26 (Sunday):<\/strong> Weekly holiday; banks closed across India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • October 27 (Monday):<\/strong> Banks closed in Kolkata, Patna,<\/em> and Ranchi<\/em> for Chhath Puja<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • October 28 (Tuesday):<\/strong> Banks closed in Patna<\/em> and Ranchi<\/em> for Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • October 31 (Friday):<\/strong> Banks closed in Ahmedabad<\/em> on account of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n


    Check Before You Visit the Bank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Even though online banking and mobile apps<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    Why RBI Declares Different Holidays<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/strong> issues bank holiday schedules every year under three categories \u2014 Negotiable Instruments Act holidays, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays,<\/em> and Bank Account Closing Days.<\/em> These holidays vary from state to state based on local festivals and regional events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In short<\/strong>, October 2025 is filled with multiple bank holidays across India, mainly due to Diwali, Chhath Puja, and regional festivals<\/strong>. If you need to visit your bank, make sure to check your city\u2019s specific holiday list in advance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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