As india gears up for the festive season, banking operations are witnessing scheduled closures across certain regions. Today, September 29, 2025, marks Maha Saptami — the seventh day of Durga Puja celebrations — and the Reserve bank of india (RBI) has listed it as a bank holiday in select cities.
1. Where Are Banks Closed Today?
According to the RBI Holiday Calendar, banks remain closed on Maha Saptami in:
Agartala
Kolkata
Guwahati
This is part of the Negotiable Instruments Act holiday, which varies by region and state.
2. Why Only These Cities?
Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in Eastern India, particularly in West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura. Since celebrations and processions bring life to a standstill in these regions, banks observe closures on important festival days like Maha Saptami, maha Ashtami, and Vijaya Dashami.
3. services That Still Work
Even though physical bank branches remain shut, customers can continue using:
ATMs (cash withdrawals, deposits)
Online banking services (fund transfers, UPI, NEFT, IMPS, RTGS)
Mobile banking apps
So, while counter services like cheque clearance or demand draft issuance won’t be available today in these cities, digital services remain unaffected.
4. Upcoming bank Holidays in october 2025
The festive season brings several back-to-back holidays. In october, major closures will include:
October 1–2: maha Navami & gandhi Jayanti
October 12: dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
October 20–22: Eid-e-Milad (regional)
October 26–27: diwali (varies by state)
(Exact dates may differ depending on lunar calendar and state notifications.)
5. How customers Should Plan
Complete urgent branch-related work like cash deposits or withdrawals on working days.
Use digital banking for bill payments, fund transfers, and recharges.
Keep enough cash in hand, as ATMs may face heavy demand during festivals.
✨ Final Word:
If you live in Kolkata, Agartala, or Guwahati, remember that banks are closed today, September 29, 2025, for Maha Saptami. For everyone else, it’s business as usual — though october will bring more holidays as india dives deeper into the festive season.
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