According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks across several states will remain closed on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and Sharad Purnima. States including Karnataka, Odisha, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh will observe a public holiday for these regional festivals.
Even though physical bank branches will remain closed, customers can continue their financial transactions through digital platforms such as UPI, net banking, ATMs, and mobile banking apps.
October 2025 Bank Holiday List
The month of October 2025 is packed with several major festivals like Karwa Chauth, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja. As a result, banking services will be affected on more than 10 days this month, including Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays.
Here’s the state-wise list of key bank holidays in October 2025 as per the RBI calendar:
- 7 October 2025 (Tuesday): Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Kumar Purnima — Karnataka, Odisha, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh
- 10 October 2025 (Friday): Karwa Chauth — Himachal Pradesh
- 18 October 2025 (Saturday): Kati Bihu — Assam
- 20 October 2025 (Monday): Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, Kali Puja — Observed in multiple states including Gujarat, Karnataka, MP, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Delhi
- 21 October 2025 (Tuesday): Diwali Amavasya, Govardhan Puja — Maharashtra, MP, Odisha, Jammu & Kashmir
- 22 October 2025 (Wednesday): Vikram Samvat New Year, Bali Padva, Lakshmi Puja — Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP, Bihar, and others
- 23 October 2025 (Thursday): Bhai Dooj, Chitragupta Jayanti — UP, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur
- 27–28 October 2025 (Monday–Tuesday): Chhath Puja — Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal
- 31 October 2025 (Friday): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti, Indira Gandhi Death Anniversary — Gujarat
Banking Tips During Holidays
If your bank branch is closed, you can still complete most essential tasks online.
Here are a few digital banking options available round the clock:
UPI, Net Banking, and Mobile Banking: For fund transfers, bill payments, and balance checks.
ATM Services: For cash withdrawals and deposits.
NEFT & RTGS Services: For large-value transactions.
Online Requests: For cheque books, demand drafts, or account updates.