Diwali Bank Holidays and Stock Market Holidays 2025
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The Diwali festival, one of India’s most widely celebrated occasions, spans several days and includes Naraka Chaturdashi, Diwali (Laxmi Puja), Govardhan Puja, Balipratipada, and Bhai Dooj.
Banks across different states observe holidays on specific dates, reflecting regional traditions, while the stock market observes closures on select days. Understanding these dates is essential for planning financial transactions, trading, and other banking activities during the festive season.
Bank Holidays During Diwali 2025
Banks will remain closed in different states on the following days as per RBI notifications:
| Date | Festival | States with Bank Holidays |
| 20-Oct-2025 | Diwali (Deepavali)/Naraka Chaturdashi/Kali Puja | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada |
| 21-Oct-2025 | Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)/Deepawali/Govardhan Pooja | Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Srinagar |
| 22-Oct-2025 | Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Vikram Samvant New Year Day/Govardhan Pooja/Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) | Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Shimla |
| 23-Oct-2025 | Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj/Chitragupt Jayanti/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Bhratridwitiya/Ningol Chakkouba | Ahmedabad, Belapur, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla |
City-Wise Bank Holiday Highlights
Some major cities observing holidays on Diwali days include:
- Mumbai: 21 and 22 Oct
- Delhi / New Delhi: 20 Oct
- Kolkata: 20 and 23 Oct
- Bengaluru: 20 and 22 Oct
- Chennai / Hyderabad: 20 Oct
These closures may affect cash withdrawals, cheque processing, and other branch-based services, so customers are advised to plan ahead.
Read More: Upcoming Bank Holidays in October 2025: Full List of State-Wise Closures as Per RBI.
Diwali 2025: Stock Market Holidays
The Indian stock markets will be closed for the following Diwali-related holidays in 2025.
| Date | Day | Reason |
| 21-Oct-2025 | Tuesday | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) |
| 22-Oct-2025 | Wednesday | Balipratipada |
During these days, both NSE and BSE will not conduct trading sessions.
Conclusion
With multiple bank holidays across states and stock market closures during Diwali 2025, it is important for customers and investors to plan transactions, bill payments, and trading activities accordingly. Being aware of these dates ensures smooth financial operations throughout the festive period.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
Published on: Oct 7, 2025, 1:14 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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