October 2025 is packed with festivals, regional celebrations, and weekends—which means banks across india will remain closed for 21 days during the month. While wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital banking services will remain available 24/7, customers relying on physical branches should plan ahead. Here’s a complete breakdown.
1. Why So Many Holidays in October?
October is traditionally one of the busiest festive months in india, with major occasions like Gandhi Jayanti, navratri, dussehra, Eid-e-Milad, diwali, and Valmiki Jayanti falling during this time. Along with national holidays, regional festivals and regular weekend offs push the tally up to 21 days.
2. National bank Holidays in october 2025
Banks across the country will be closed on:
· October 2 – gandhi Jayanti
· October 20 – diwali (Main Day)
· October 22 – Govardhan Puja
· October 23 – Bhai Dooj
These holidays apply to all banks nationwide.
3. Regional Holidays
Apart from national closures, certain states will see bank holidays for local festivals. Some examples include:
· October 1 – navratri begins (select states)
· October 6 – maha Saptami (West Bengal, Assam)
· October 7 – dussehra (multiple states)
· October 12 – lakshmi Puja (Odisha, Bengal)
· October 17 – Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti (North India)
4. Weekend Holidays
As usual, banks will also remain closed on:
· All Sundays (October 5, 12, 19, 26)
· Second and Fourth Saturdays (October 11, 25)
This adds up significantly to the total count.
5. How to Manage banking During Holidays
· Plan in advance: Withdraw cash and complete in-branch transactions before long breaks.
· Use wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital platforms: UPI, mobile banking, ATMs, and internet banking will remain functional.
· Check regional calendars: Not all holidays apply nationwide; confirm with your state’s RBI list.
6. Why RBI Issues the Holiday List
The Reserve bank of india (RBI) issues the official list of bank holidays each year, divided into national holidays, state-specific holidays, and weekend holidays. This ensures customers and financial institutions can plan accordingly.
Bottom Line: With banks closed for 21 days in october 2025, customers should finish urgent banking tasks beforehand and rely on online services during the festive rush.
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