Bank employees, have fun! Banks will be closed for 21 days in October, not 5 or 6 – check the complete list of Bank Holiday October 2025
Banks will remain closed for more days in October 2025 due to various festivals in different states, according to the list released by RBI , banking services will remain closed for a total of 21 days in October 2025 in various states across the country . This includes major festivals including Dussehra, Durga Puja, Diwali, Chhath Puja and Labor Day, weekend breaks. Due to state festivals, some dates will be applicable only in selected cities, while some dates will remain as All India Bank Holidays.
How are bank holidays determined?
The Government of India and the RBI determine three types of bank holidays – public holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Real Time Gross Settlement holidays and local holidays as per the working days of banks. In addition to festivals, banks remain closed on the second week of a Saturday and all Sundays. Therefore, the total number of days increases due to the accumulation of such holidays in October 2025..
October 2025 Bank Holiday List – Key Dates
1 October – Gandhi Jayanti Eve (in some states)
2 October – Gandhi Jayanti (All India Holiday)
10 October – Navratri begins
11 to 13 October – Durga Puja (West Bengal, Assam, Odisha)
15 October – Dussehra / Vijayadashami
19 October – Sunday
20 October – Karva Chauth (some banks closed for the public holiday)
26 October – Sunday
29 October – Diwali / Lakshmi Puja
30 October – Govinda / Vishkarma Puja (in some states)
31 October – Chhath Puja / Sardar Patel Jayanti
Apart from this, banking services will also remain closed on 4 Saturdays (October 12, 19, 26) and 4 Sundays.
ATM, UPI and mobile banking will continue.
While bank branches will remain closed, ATM services, NEFT, IMPS, UPI, and mobile banking will continue to operate normally for customers. However, there may be delays for services like cheque clearing and offline cash-deposit. It is important that those who want to visit the branch for bank-related work should plan in advance.
Conclusion: October 2025 is a month full of festivals and holidays. With bank branches likely to remain closed for a total of 21 days, it is essential for customers to complete their important banking tasks well in advance. Especially those who depend on the bank for services like EMI, cheque deposit, or DD, they should remember the dates as per their requirement.
Disclaimer: The details given in this article have been prepared based on RBI and other public notifications. Holidays may vary from state to state, hence customers are advised to check their local branch or RBI holiday calendar for the latest information.