Festive season bank holidays will be observed across India on coding days in October 2025. All bank Customers should be aware of the bank holiday schedule for this month to avoid last-minute inconvenience in banking transactions. Major banks like State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, BOB, and others will remain closed for Diwali, Dhanteras, Bhai Dooj, Chath Puja, and other regional festivals.

Major Bank Holidays Ahead

According to the official RBI holiday list, next week, bank holidays will be seen in multiple states for Diwali 2025. The main nationwide bank holiday falls on Monday, 20 October 2025, covering states like Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar, Assam, and others, as Diwali will be celebrated on this day.

On Tuesday, 21 October, bank holidays continue in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and others for Diwali Amavasya, Laxmi Pujan, or Govardhan Puja.

Similarly, on Wednesday, 22 October, banks in Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka remain closed for Balipadyami or Govardhan Puja and Vikram Samvat New Year Day.

Other Scheduled Bank Holidays in October 2025: Region-wise

Several bank holidays are scheduled in October based on festivals, and there are mandatory days off on Sundays and alternate Saturdays.

October 19, 25, and 26 will be observed as bank holidays, as they fall on Saturdays & Sundays.

October 18, Saturday: Bank holiday in Guwahati for Kati Bihu.

October 23, Thursday: Banks closed in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla for Bhai Dooj / Bhaidooj / Chitragupt Jayanti / Bhratridwitiya / Laxmi Puja / Ningol Chakkouba.

October 27, Monday: Banks closed in Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi for Chath Puja (Evening Puja).

October 28, Tuesday: Banks closed in Patna and Ranchi for Chhath Puja (Morning Puja).

October 31, Friday: Bank holiday in Ahmedabad, closed for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday.

Tips for Customers During Bank Holidays

Plan ahead for any transactions and ensure all urgent banking activities are completed before the Diwali bank holidays.

Since bank holidays do not affect digital banking platforms, net banking, mobile banking, UPI apps, and ATMs remain functional even on bank holidays.

Check bank websites for any updates on closures. Also stay updated with RBI state-wise bank holiday lists.