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.
| Date | Holiday Description | Regions (Major) |
| 1 Oct | Navaratri Ends / Maha Navami / Dussehra / Ayudhapooja / Vijayadasami / Durga Puja (Dasain) | Gangtok, Itanagar, Guwahati, Patna, Ranchi, etc. |
| 2 Oct | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dasara / Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra / Durga Puja (Dasain) / Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva | Nationwide (select regions for Dasara & Puja) |
| 3 Oct | Durga Puja (Dasain) | Gangtok, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi |
| 4 Oct | Durga Puja (Dasain) | Gangtok, Kolkata |
| 6 Oct | Lakshmi Puja | Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata |
| 7 Oct | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti / Kumar Purnima | Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Shimla |
| 10 Oct | Karva Chauth | Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Patna |
| 18 Oct | Kati Bihu | Guwahati |
| 20 Oct | Diwali (Deepavali) / Naraka Chaturdashi / Kali Puja | Multiple states incl. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, West Bengal |
| 21 Oct | Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) / Deepawali / Govardhan Pooja | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh |
| 22 Oct | Diwali (Bali Pratipada) / Vikram Samvat New Year Day / Govardhan Pooja / Balipadyami / Laxmi Puja | Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra |
| 23 Oct | Bhai Bij / Bhaidooj / Chitragupt Jayanti / Bhratridwitiya / Ningol Chakkouba | Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Manipur |
| 27 Oct | Chhath Puja (Evening) | Bihar, Jharkhand |
| 28 Oct | Chhath Puja (Morning) | Bihar, Jharkhand |
| 31 Oct | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday | Gujarat |
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.
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: Sep 26, 2025, 2:36 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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