Bank Holiday List: October is a festival-packed month in India. This year, major festivals like Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja fall in October 2025.
As a result, banks across the country will have multiple holidays. According to RBI guidelines, banks observe local festivals and special occasions in different states.
If you have any important banking work in October, it’s essential to check this holiday list in advance.
How many days will banks be closed?
In October 2025, banks will remain closed for more than 15 festival holidays across various states. These dates differ from state to state.
Additionally, there are six weekly holidays (Saturdays and Sundays). Altogether, banks will be closed for 21 days out of 31 in October!
Complete List of Bank Holidays in October 2025
1 Oct: End of Navratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Ayudha Puja, Durga Puja
2 Oct: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (National Holiday, banks closed nationwide)
3 Oct: Dussehra / Vijayadashami / Durga Puja
4 Oct: Durga Puja (Dashain)
6 Oct: Lakshmi Puja
7 Oct: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Kumar Purnima
10 Oct: Karwa Chauth
18 Oct: Kati Bihu (Assam)
20 Oct: Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Puja)
21 Oct: Diwali Amavasya, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja
22 Oct: Diwali (Bali Pratipada), Vikram Samvat New Year, Govardhan Puja, Balipadyami, Lakshmi Puja
23 Oct: Bhai Dooj, Chitragupta Jayanti, Yama Dwitiya, Ningol Chakkouba
27 Oct: Chhath Puja (Evening Arghya)
28 Oct: Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya)
31 Oct: Birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Weekly Holidays
5 Oct: Sunday
11 Oct: Second Saturday
12 Oct: Sunday
19 Oct: Sunday
25 Oct: Fourth Saturday
26 Oct: Sunday
With so many holidays, it’s important to plan banking activities accordingly to avoid last-minute hassles.
