Bank Holidays from Sept 30 to Oct 5: Check State-Wise Closures During Navratri and Dussehra Week
Bank Holidays In October 2025: Check State-Wise Dates Here: As the festive season reaches its peak with Navratri, Maha Ashtami, and Dussehra, banks across several Indian states will remain closed on different days from September 30 to October 5. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has already issued a detailed bank holiday list to ensure customers can plan their financial tasks accordingly and avoid inconvenience.
State-Wise Bank Holiday Schedule:
Date | Day | Occasion | States Where Banks Are Closed |
---|---|---|---|
Sept 30 | Tuesday | Maha Ashtami | Agartala, Guwahati, Imphal, Jaipur, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Patna |
Oct 1 | Wednesday | Mahanavami / Dussehra | Agartala, Bengaluru, Chennai, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kanpur, Kohima, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram |
Oct 2 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra | All India (National Holiday) |
Oct 3 | Friday | Dussehra (local) | Gangtok |
Oct 4 | Saturday | Dussehra (local) | Gangtok |
Oct 5 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | All India |
Important Note for Bank Customers:
While physical branches will remain shut on the mentioned days, there is no disruption to digital services. Mobile banking, internet banking, UPI, and ATM services will continue to function smoothly. Customers can carry out essential transactions online without any issues.
Plan Ahead:
The month of October is lined with major Hindu festivals including Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. Since many bank branches will be closed intermittently across different states, customers are advised to complete important in-branch banking work ahead of time.
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