As the joyous festival of lights draws near, various regions across India are gearing up for a series of bank holidays. While several states will witness temporary bank closures due to regional celebrations, banking operations will not be halted nationwide for three consecutive days.
Is Dhanteras 2025 a Bank Holiday?
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Dhanteras, falling on Saturday, October 18, coincides with the third Saturday of the month. Since banks typically operate on the first and third Saturdays, all banks across India will remain open on this day. Hence, customers can avail regular banking services without disruption.
Note: Only in the state of Assam will banks remain closed on October 18 due to Kati Bihu, a regional festival.
Are Banks Closed on Diwali 2025?
Yes, but closures vary by region. Here’s a detailed breakdown of state-specific bank holidays during the Diwali week:
Monday, October 20, 2025
Banks will be shut in the following states and union territories for Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, and Kali Puja:
- Tripura
- Gujarat
- Mizoram
- Karnataka
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chandigarh (UT)
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttarakhand
- Assam
- Telangana
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- Kerala
- Nagaland
- West Bengal
- Delhi (NCT)
- Goa
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
- Meghalaya
- Himachal Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Bank branches will remain closed in:
- Belapur
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
- Gangtok
- Imphal
- Jammu
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Raipur
- Srinagar
Closures are in observance of Diwali Amavasya, Deepawali, and Govardhan Puja.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
These states will observe bank holidays for Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja, and Vikram Samvat New Year Day:
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
- Uttarakhand
- Sikkim
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Banks will remain closed in:
- Gujarat
- Sikkim
- Manipur
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
- Himachal Pradesh
The closures are due to Bhaidooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, Laxmi Puja, Bhratridwitiya, and Ningol Chakkouba.
Additional Bank Holidays After Diwali Week
October 27–28, 2025
In the cities of Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi, banks will be shut in celebration of Chhath Puja.
Friday, October 31, 2025
In Ahmedabad, banks will remain closed in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.
Can You Still Access Banking Services During Holidays?
Absolutely. While physical branches may be closed on certain dates, most digital banking services remain fully functional. Customers can continue to:
- Transfer funds via UPI or NEFT
- Pay bills and EMIs
- Access ATMs for cash withdrawals
- Use mobile and internet banking for account-related services
However, services such as large cash deposits, issuance of demand drafts, and in-person account settlements will be temporarily unavailable. To avoid inconvenience, it’s advisable to plan critical banking transactions ahead of time.
