Banks across India, including public and private sector lenders such as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Punjab National Bank, are shut today, October 2.
The closures are in observance of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, and Vijaya Dashami. The day also coincides with Dasara, Durga Puja (Dasain), and the Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva in some regions.
Nationwide Closure for Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra
Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday, and when combined with Dussehra festivities, it has resulted in a pan-India bank closure. Customers visiting branches for in-person services such as deposits, withdrawals, or document requests will need to wait until banks reopen on the next working day.
However, digital channels remain unaffected, with online banking, UPI, IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS services available as usual.
What Customers Should Know
While banks remain closed today, essential financial services remain accessible. ATMs are operational 24×7, offering cash withdrawals, balance checks, and mini-statements.
Customers can also rely on internet banking and mobile applications to manage their transactions seamlessly. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) remains functional for instant transfers and payments.
With several holidays lined up this month, customers are advised to plan in advance for cash withdrawals or branch-related work. The festive season is also expected to see higher transaction volumes, making digital platforms a convenient option for uninterrupted banking services.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in October
October is a festive month, bringing with it as many as 21 bank holidays, including national holidays, regional observances, and the regular second and fourth Saturdays.
| Date |
Day |
Holiday |
Regions |
|
October 2, 2025 |
Thursday
|
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dasara/Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva |
Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada |
|
October 3, 2025 |
Friday |
Durga Puja (Dasain) |
Gangtok |
|
October 4, 2025 |
Saturday |
Durga Puja (Dasain) |
Gangtok |
|
October 5, 2025 |
Sunday
|
Weekend Holiday |
All Over India |
|
October 6, 2025 |
Monday
|
Lakshmi Puja |
Agartala and Kolkata |
|
October 7, 2025 |
Tuesday
|
Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima | Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, and Shimla |
|
October 10, 2025 |
Friday
|
Karva Chauth | Shimla |
|
October 11, 2025 |
Saturday
|
Second Saturday |
All Over India |
|
October 12, 2025 |
Sunday
|
Weekend Holiday |
All Over India |
|
October 18, 2025 |
Saturday |
Kati Bihu |
Guwahati |
|
October 19, 2025 |
Sunday
|
Weekend Holiday |
All Over India
|
|
October 20, 2025 |
Monday |
Diwali (Deepavali)/Naraka Chaturdashi/Kali Puja |
Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada |
|
October 21, 2025 |
Tuesday |
Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)/Deepawali/Govardhan Pooja |
Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Srinagar |
|
October 22, 2025 |
Wednesday |
Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Vikram Samvant New Year Day/Govardhan Pooja/Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) | Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Patna |
|
October 23, 2025 |
Thursday |
Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj/Chitragupt Jayanti/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Bhratridwitiya/Ningol Chakkouba | Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla |
|
October 25, 2025 |
Saturday |
Fourth Saturday |
All Over India |
|
October 26, 2025 |
Sunday |
Weekend Holiday |
All Over India |
|
October 27, 2025 |
Monday |
Chath Puja (Evening Puja) | Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi |
|
October 28, 2025 |
Tuesday |
Chath Puja (Morning Puja) | Raipur and Ranchi |
|
October 31, 2025 |
Thursday |
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday | Ahmedabad |
