As Diwali festivities light up India in October 2025, many individuals are wondering about bank operations on Tuesday, October 21. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a state-wise holiday calendar, and banks will be closed in certain states on this day. It is advisable to plan your bank-related tasks accordingly.
October 21, 2025: Bank Closures
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, banks will be closed in the following states for Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan), Deepawali, and Govardhan Pooja:
- Maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh
- Odisha
- Sikkim
- Manipur
- Chhattisgarh
- Jammu
- Srinagar
Other Diwali Holidays in October 2025
Diwali is a week-long celebration, and banks in different states will be closed on different days.
- October 20, 2025: Banks will remain closed in Tripura, Gujarat, Mizoram, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh (UT), Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Nagaland, West Bengal, Delhi (NCT), Goa, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh.
- October 22, 2025: Banks will be closed in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai and Nagpur for Diwali, Vikram Samvant New Year Day, Govardhan Pooja, Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja.
- October 23, 2025: Banks across Gujarat, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh shall remain closed for Bhaidooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, Laxmi Puja Bhratridwitiya, and Ningol Chakkouba.
Additional Bank Holidays in October 2025
Apart from Diwali, other holidays in October 2025 include:
- October 2, 2025: Gandhi Jayanti.
- October 27, 2025: Banks in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand will be closed for Chhath Puja (Evening Puja).
- October 28, 2025: Bihar and Jharkhand will again observe closures for Chhath Puja (Morning Puja).
- October 31, 2025: Gujarat will see a bank holiday to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary.
Navigating Bank Holidays
With so many holidays in October, it's essential to plan your bank visits and transactions in advance. Keep in mind that while branches may be closed, digital banking services such as UPI, mobile apps, and ATMs will continue to function.
The RBI mandates that all banks remain closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. In October 2025, the second Saturday falls on October 11th, and the fourth Saturday is on October 25th.
State-Specific Holidays
It's important to note that bank holidays in India can vary by state. This is because holidays are determined by a combination of national holidays, regional festivals, and weekend closures. To ensure accurate planning, it is always a good idea to check the official RBI holiday list or your bank's website for the most up-to-date information.
