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Are Banks Open or Closed on Saturday, October 25? Chhath Puja Holiday Dates – Check State-Wise List News24 –


Bank today holiday, October 25, Saturday: As the country witnesses continuous holidays due to Diwali and related festivities, many people are confused about whether banks will remain open or closed on October 25. Let’s tell you whether the banks will remain closed or open on Saturday.

Banks across India are scheduled to remain closed today, October 25, 2025, as it is the fourth Saturday of the month. This is according to the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) calendar for the fiscal year 2025-26. All the banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays of the month. Banks are typically closed on the weekends except on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of a month. “All scheduled and non-scheduled banks will observe public holiday on second and fourth Saturdays,” states RBI.

What about Digital Banking Services?

today holiday: Even though in-branch services will be closed, important digital banking services like ATMs, UPI, internet banking, and mobile apps will keep working. Customers are advised to finish any in-person banking before the holiday to avoid problems.

When are banks closed next?

The next bank closure will be on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The coming weekend will also see many holidays related to Chhath Puja. Banks will be closed on Monday, October 27, 2025, in some areas because of Chhath Puja. Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival that honours the Sun God, Surya, and his sister Chhati Maiya, who is believed to protect life. In these regions, banks will remain closed for three days in a row.

List of Bank holidays: October 18-October 26

  • October 18 (Saturday) — Banks will be closed in Guwahati for Kati Bihu.
  • October 19 (Sunday) — Banks will be closed pan-India for Sunday weekly off.
  • October 20 (Monday) — Banks will be closed in Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijaywada for Diwali (Deepavali) / Naraka Chaturdashi / Kali Puja.
  • October 21 (Tuesday) — Banks will be closed in Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Srinagar for Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) / Deepawali / Govardhan Pooja.
  • October 22 (Wednesday) — Banks will be closed in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla, for Diwali (Bali Pratipada) / Vikram Samvant New Year Day / Govardhan Pooja / Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali).
  • October 23 (Thursday) — Banks will be closed in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla for Bhai Bij / Bhaidooj / Chitragupt Jayanti / Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) / Bhratridwitiya / Ningol Chakkouba.
  • October 25 (Saturday) — Banks will be closed pan-India for fourth Saturday weekly off.
  • October 26 (Sunday) — Banks will be closed pan-India for Sunday weekly off.

Bank holidays October 2025: Full city-wise list

Date Day Observance Cities that will observe closure
Oct 1 Wednesday Bank holiday Agartala, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada
Oct 2 Thursday Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dasara/Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva Nationwide
Oct 3 Friday Durga Puja (Dasain) Gangtok
Oct 4 Saturday Durga Puja (Dasain) Gangtok
Oct 5 Sunday Weekly off Nationwide
Oct 6 Monday Lakshmi Puja Agartala, Kolkata
Oct 7 Tuesday Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Shimla
Oct 10 Friday Karva Chauth Shimla
Oct 11 Saturday Weekly off – Second Saturday Nationwide
Oct 12 Sunday Weekly off Nationwide
Oct 18 Saturday Kati Bihu Guwahati
Oct 19 Sunday Weekly off Nationwide
Oct 20 Monday Diwali (Deepavali)/Naraka Chaturdashi/Kali Puja Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada
Oct 21 Tuesday Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)/Deepawali/Govardhan Pooja Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Srinagar
Oct 22 Wednesday Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Vikram Samvant New Year Day/Govardhan Pooja/Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna
Oct 23 Thursday Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj/Chitragupt Jayanti/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Bhratridwitiya/Ningol Chakkouba Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla
Oct 25 Saturday Weekly off (Fourth Saturday) Nationwide
Oct 26 Sunday Weekly off Nationwide
Oct 27 Monday Chath Puja (Evening Puja) Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi
Oct 28 Tuesday Chath Puja (Morning Puja) Patna, Ranchi
Oct 31 Friday Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday Ahmedabad