Bank Holiday Update : Only three days are left for October to end, and during these three days, banks will remain closed for one day. Banks will be closed in Gujarat on October 31 to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti. However, this holiday will not apply to all states — only banks in Gujarat will remain closed.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti
Every year, October 31 is celebrated as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti, also known as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas). He is known as the Iron Man of India because of his remarkable role in uniting 562 princely states into one nation after independence. Therefore, banks in Gujarat will remain closed on this day, while banks in other states will operate as usual.
Complete List of Bank Holidays in October 2025
28 October 2025
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Banks will remain closed in Bihar and Jharkhand on the occasion of Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya).
31 October 2025
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Banks will remain closed in Gujarat on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.
Detailed Bank Holiday List for October 2025
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10 October (Friday) : Banks closed in Shimla due to Karva Chauth.
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11 October (Saturday) : Second Saturday, banks closed across India.
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12 October (Sunday : Weekly holiday, banks closed nationwide.
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18 October (Saturday) : Banks closed in Guwahati due to Kati Bihu.
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19 October (Sunday) : Banks closed nationwide.
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20 October (Monday) : Banks closed for Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, Kali Puja.
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21 October (Tuesday) : Banks closed in Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jammu & Kashmir, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Srinagar due to Diwali Amavasya, Lakshmi Puja, and Govardhan Puja.
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22 October (Wednesday) : Banks closed for Vikram Samvat New Year, Govardhan Puja in select regions.
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23 October (Thursday) : Banks closed in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Shimla for Bhai Dooj / Chitragupt Jayanti / Ningol Chakkouba.
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25 October (Saturday) : Fourth Saturday, banks closed nationwide.
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26 October (Sunday) : Weekly holiday, banks closed nationwide.
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27 October (Monday) : Banks closed in Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi for Chhath Puja.
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28 October (Tuesday) : Banks closed in Patna and Ranchi for Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya).
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31 October (Friday) : Banks closed in Ahmedabad to celebrate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.
Banking Made Easy During Holidays
If you need to deposit cheques, complete NEFT/RTGS transactions, make loan payments, or update your account, try to finish these tasks before the bank holiday.
However, digital banking services like UPI, net banking, mobile banking, and ATMs will continue to operate smoothly.
Knowing about bank holidays in advance helps you:
- Pay EMIs or loan installments on time
- Clear important documents or bank drafts
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Complete business transactions without interruption
So, before planning any bank-related work in October, make sure to check the holiday list and plan accordingly.
