Upcoming Bank Holidays in October 2025: Full List of State-Wise Closures as per RBI

Bank holidays in India include national events, religious festivals, and region-specific observances. These differ across states and bank branches.

While online services like UPI, mobile apps, and internet banking will remain functional, physical banking services such as cheque clearances, cash deposits, and branch visits will be unavailable on these dates.

In this article, we look at the list of upcoming bank holidays in October 2025 along with their regional applicability.

Complete List of Bank Holidays in October 2025

Regional Office-Wise Holiday Highlights

• Kolkata: Multiple holidays including Durga Puja (Oct 1–4), Lakshmi Puja (Oct 6), Diwali (Oct 20–22).
• Patna & Ranchi: Durga Puja, Chhath Puja (Oct 27–28), and Diwali-related holidays.
• Delhi, Lucknow, Chandigarh: Gandhi Jayanti, Karva Chauth, Diwali, Bhai Dooj.
• Mumbai and Ahmedabad: Diwali holidays from Oct 20–22 and New Year (Vikram Samvat).
• Bhubaneswar: Lakshmi Puja and Kumar Purnima observed locally.
• North-East states like Guwahati, Imphal, and Gangtok: Durga Puja, Kati Bihu, Ningol Chakkouba.

Conclusion

Bank holidays in October 2025 are spread throughout the month, with major clusters during Durga Puja (first week) and Diwali–Chhath (third and fourth week). Since holidays differ across regions, customers should check their respective state holiday list before planning visits to the bank.

Digital banking services will remain unaffected, ensuring uninterrupted access to fund transfers, UPI, and online bill payments. However, for services requiring physical presence, it’s advisable to plan ahead.

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