Bank holidays in India are important for both individuals and businesses who rely on financial services. In 2025, there are several national and regional bank holidays observed across different states. These holidays are declared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and may vary depending on the local culture, religious festivals, and regional observances.
National Bank Holidays in 2025
In this article, we provide a month-by-month breakdown of the key bank holidays in 2025.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| January 26, 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| August 15, 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| October 02, 2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayan |
State Wise Bank Holiday in 2025
Bank Holidays in August 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | States / UTs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | Friday | Tendong Lho Rum Faat | Sikkim, Odisha |
| 09 Aug 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday / Raksha Bandhan | All India; Raksha Bandhan observed in Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, UP |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Wednesday | Patriots Day | Manipur |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Friday | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 16 Aug 2025 | Saturday | Janmashtami | Across many states: AP, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana, Himachal, Jharkhand, MP, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, etc. |
| 19? Aug? | — | Weekly closures | 3rd Sunday occasionally standard Sundays excluded |
| 23 Aug 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | All India |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Tuesday | Several festivals | – Hartalika Teej in Chhattisgarh & Sikkim – Shri Krishna Astami in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Sikkim, UP, Uttarakhand |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Thursday | Nuakhai | Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim |
These are the three holidays observed nationwide, on which all banks across India are closed.
Bank Holidays in October 2025
| Date | Occasion | States/UTs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct (Wed) | Maha Navami | Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, West Bengal |
| 2 Oct (Thu) | Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday |
| Vijaya Dashami | National except Manipur and Pondicherry | |
| 6 Oct (Mon) | Lakshmi Puja | Odisha, Tripura, West Bengal |
| 7 Oct (Tue) | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab |
| 18 Oct (sat) | Kati Bihu | Assam |
| 21 Oct (Tue) | Diwali / Deepavali | National |
| 23 Oct (Thu) | Bhai Dooj | Gujarat, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, UP, Rajasthan, |
| 24 Oct (Fri) | Ningol Chakkouba | Manipur |
| 27 Oct (Mon) | Chhath Puja (Evening) | Bihar, Jharkhand |
| 28 Oct (Tue) | Chhath Puja (Morning) | Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Jharkhand |
| 31 Oct (Fri) | Sardar Patel’s Birthday / Jayanti (National Unity Day) | Gujarat |
| All Saturdays | 11th & 25th Oct – Second & Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide (banks closed) |
| All Sundays | 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct – Regular Sunday holiday | Nationwide |
November 2025 Bank Holidays
| Date | Holiday | States / UTs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov (Sat) | Kannada Rajyotsava | Karnataka |
| 1 Nov (Sat) | Haryana Day | Haryana |
| 1 Nov (Sat) | Puducherry Liberation Day | Puducherry |
| 1 Nov (Sat) | Kut | Manipur |
| 5 Nov (Wed) | Guru Nanak Jayanti | National except Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and Tripura |
| 5 Nov (Wed) | Karthika Purnima | Odisha, Telangana |
| 7 Nov (Fri) | Wangla Festival | Meghalaya |
| 8 Nov (Sat) | Kanakadasa Jayanti | Karnataka |
| 11 Nov (Tue) | Lhabab Duchen | Sikkim |
| 23 Nov (Sun) | Seng Kut Snem | Meghalaya |
| 25 Nov (Nov) | Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Jayanti | Punjab |
| 8 & 22 Nov (Sats) | Second & Fourth Saturdays | All States |
| All Sundays | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov | Nationwide weekly closures |
December 2025 Bank Holidays (State‑Wise)
| Date | Occasion | Applicable State(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec (Mon) | Indigenous Faith Day | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 3 Dec (Wed) | Feast of St. Francis Xavier | Goa |
| 12 Dec (Fri) | Pa Togan Nengminja | Meghalaya |
| 18 Dec (Thu) | Guru Ghasidas Jayanti | Chhattisgarh |
| 18 Dec (Thu) | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | Meghalaya |
| 19 Dec (Fri) | Goa Liberation Day | Goa |
| 24 Dec (Wed) | Christmas Eve (restricted holiday) | Meghalaya, Mizoram |
| 26 Dec (Fri) | Shaheed Udham Singh Jayanti | Haryana |
| 26 Dec (Fri) | Christmas Holiday (regional) | Meghalaya, Mizoram, Telangana |
| 30 Dec (Tue) | U Kiang Nangbah (observance) | Meghalaya |
| 30 Dec (Wed) | Tamu Losar | Sikkim |
| 31 Dec (Wed) | New Year’s Eve / Imoinu Iratpa | Mizoram, Manipur |
Weekly Bank Closures (All India)
- Every Sunday
- 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month
These are uniform across all public and private sector banks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Are all banks closed on a bank holiday?
A. Yes, all public and private sector banks are closed on national holidays. For other holidays, the closure may be state-specific.
Q2. Do bank holidays affect online banking and ATMs?
A. No. Online banking services, mobile banking, and ATMs function as usual on bank holidays. You can perform transactions like fund transfers, bill payments, and cash withdrawals. However, services that require human intervention, such as clearing cheques or physical bank branch visits, will not be available.
Q3. How do I know about state-specific holidays?
A. Bank holidays vary by state, as they are based on local festivals and government mandates. Many banks publish a detailed holiday list for each state on their official website. You can also check with your bank directly or a reliable financial news source for the exact dates in your region.
