Bank Holiday : As the grand festival of Chhath Puja is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, many people are wondering whether banks will remain open during this time. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has already released the list of bank holidays for October 2025.
According to this list, there will be bank holidays on the occasion of Chhath Puja. However, it’s important to note that holidays for banks vary from state to state depending on local festivals. So, if you have any important bank-related work during Chhath Puja, check here whether banks in your city will be open or closed.
Bank Holiday on Chhath Puja 2025: Two Days of Bank Closure
27 October 2025 (Monday):
Due to Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya), banks will remain closed in Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi.
28 October 2025 (Tuesday):
Due to Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya), banks will remain closed in Patna and Ranchi.
Digital Banking Services Will Remain Operational
Even though physical bank branches will be closed, digital banking services will continue as usual. Customers can still access financial services through NEFT, RTGS, mobile apps, and internet banking platforms during the holidays.
Bank Holidays in October 2025 (Full List)
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival | States / Cities Where Banks Will Remain Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October (Wednesday) | Navratri Ends / Mahanavami / Dussehra / Ayudha Puja | Agartala, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Itanagar, Kolkata, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 2 October (Thursday) | Gandhi Jayanti / Vijayadashami | Almost all major cities – Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, etc. | |
| 3 October (Friday) | Durga Puja (Dashain) | Gangtok | |
| 4 October (Saturday) | Durga Puja (Dashain) | Gangtok | |
| 6 October (Monday) | Lakshmi Puja | Agartala, Kolkata | |
| 7 October (Tuesday) | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti / Kumar Purnima | Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Shimla | |
| 10 October (Friday) | Karva Chauth | Shimla | |
| 18 October (Saturday) | Kati Bihu | Guwahati | |
| 20 October (Monday) | Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi / Kali Puja | Almost all major cities – Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, etc. | |
| 21 October (Tuesday) | Diwali Amavasya (Lakshmi Puja) | Belapur, Bhopal, Gangtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Raipur, Srinagar | |
| 22 October (Wednesday) | Bali Pratipada / New Samvat Year / Govardhan Puja | Ahmedabad, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur | |
| 23 October (Thursday) | Bhai Dooj / Chitragupt Jayanti | Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla | |
| 27 October (Monday) | Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) | Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi | |
| 28 October (Tuesday) | Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya) | Patna, Ranchi | |
| 31 October (Friday) | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti / National Unity Day | Ahmedabad |
Key Takeaway
If you live in Bihar or Jharkhand, note that banks will remain closed on both 27 and 28 October 2025 due to Chhath Puja celebrations. However, online and digital transactions will continue uninterrupted.
So, plan your banking activities in advance to avoid any inconvenience during this festive period.
