The month of October 2025 is going to be special – not only because of the festive season but also because of the number of bank holidays. With festivals like Dussehra, diwali, Eid-e-Milad, and regional celebrations all lined up, banks will remain closed for most of the month. If you have important financial tasks, here’s the complete guide to the october 2025 holiday schedule.
1️⃣ Why october Has Maximum bank Holidays
October is packed with India’s biggest festivals. Since bank holidays are decided by the Reserve bank of India (RBI) in coordination with state governments, the month sees both:
· National holidays (common across the country).
· Regional/state holidays (depending on local festivals and observances).
2️⃣ How Many Days Will Banks Remain Closed?
· In October 2025, banks will remain closed for 20–21 days depending on the state.
· Effectively, banks will operate for only 9–10 working days in the entire month.
This means planning your transactions in advance is absolutely crucial!
3️⃣ Major Festivals Affecting bank Operations 🎉
Some of the key holidays in october 2025 include:
· 2nd october (Thursday): gandhi Jayanti
· 6th october (Monday): Eid-e-Milad
· 7th october (Tuesday): navratri Begins
· 12th october (Sunday): Dussehra
· 20th october (Monday): Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
· 21st october (Tuesday): Karva Chauth
· 28th october (Tuesday): diwali (Laxmi Puja)
· 29th october (Wednesday): Govardhan Puja
· 30th october (Thursday): Bhai Dooj
(Exact dates may vary slightly depending on lunar calendar adjustments and state notifications.)
4️⃣ Weekend Impact 🗓️
October also has 4 Sundays and 2 Saturdays (second & fourth), which are mandatory bank holidays. This further reduces working days.
5️⃣ Online banking – Your Lifesaver 📲
Even though physical branches will be closed, customers can still access:
· Net banking
· UPI payments
· ATM withdrawals & deposits
· Mobile banking apps
So, urgent transactions and bill payments can still be carried out without disruption.
✅ Final Takeaway
With banks closed for the majority of october 2025, it’s essential to:
· Plan cash withdrawals in advance.
· Schedule cheque clearances & EMIs accordingly.
· Rely more on digital banking services to avoid last-minute trouble.
👉 In short, october is for festivals & family, not for standing in long bank queues!
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