New Delhi: In October 2025, all scheduled and non-scheduled commercial banks in India will be closed for many holidays because of forthcoming regional festivities and normal weekend closures. During the holiday season, which includes big events like Dhanteras, Diwali, and Chhath Puja, banking would still be limited in some states and Union Territories.
Customers were confused about how the bank worked because October 18, 2025 (Saturday) is both Dhanteras and the third Saturday of the month. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says that most banks in India would still be open today, even though Dhanteras is not a bank holiday.
The only place where banks will be closed is Assam, where the Kati Bihu festival will be held on October 18.
There will be 21 bank holidays in October 2025, according to the RBI holiday calendar.
There are 21 bank holidays in October 2025, according to the RBI’s official list. These include both normal weekends and holidays.
This number includes:
13 holidays associated to festivals in different states and Union Territories.
8 weekly closures, which include all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays.
Even though physical branches will be closed on certain holidays, digital banking services like UPI, mobile banking, net banking, and ATMs will still work as usual.
Customers should check their state’s holiday calendar before going to a branch because holidays are different in each state.
A Complete List of Bank Holidays in October 2025
October 20, 2025
The following states had banks close: Tripura, Gujarat, Mizoram, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh (UT), Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Assam, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Nagaland, West Bengal, Delhi (NCT), Goa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.
Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, and Kali Puja are some of the times.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Banks in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Manipur, Jammu, and Srinagar were closed.
Deepawali, Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan), and Govardhan Pooja are some of the times.
October 22, 2025, Wednesday
Banks were closed in the following states: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
Vikram Samvat New Year, Govardhan Pooja, Balipadyami, and Laxmi Puja (Diwali) are all times to celebrate.
October 23, 2025
Banks were closed in the following states: Gujarat, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh.
Bhai Dooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, Bhratridwitiya, and Ningol Chakkouba are few of the times.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Banks were closed in: West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
Chhath Puja (Evening Arghya) is the occasion.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Banks closed in Bihar and Jharkhand.
The event is Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya).
Friday, October 31, 2025
Banks were closed in Gujarat on the day of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.
What is Kati Bihu?
Kati Bihu, or Kongali Bihu, is a celebration in Assam that honors the harvest. It takes place in the Assamese month of Kati. Kati Bihu is a more serious holiday for prayer, introspection, and hope for a good crop. It is not as lively as Rongali or Bhogali Bihu.
Farmers light clay lamps near their tulsi plants and rice fields to keep their crops safe and ask for God’s help in making them grow.
Important Things for Bank Customers to Know
Today, October 18, 2025, banks are open, except in Assam.
All holidays, digital and ATM services are still available.
Major countrywide closures: October 20–23 for Diwali and October 27–28 for Chhath Puja.
Before going to your bank branch, always check the local holiday hours.