2025 Diwali Bank Holidays: State-Wise Closure Schedule Revealed

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2025 Diwali Bank Holidays: State-Wise Closure Schedule Revealed

As Diwali approaches, bank holidays across India in October 2025 will impact numerous states. This year, the festival celebrates multiple days, each with unique cultural importance. Bank closures will coincide with significant observances including Naraka Chaturdashi, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.

2025 Diwali Bank Holidays: State-Wise Schedule

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a holiday schedule revealing state-specific bank closures during the Diwali week.

Key Bank Closure Dates

  • October 20, 2025: Banks in the following states will be closed for Diwali and related observances:
    • 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
    • Jharkhand
    • Meghalaya
    • Himachal Pradesh
    • Andhra Pradesh
  • October 21, 2025: Banks will be closed in:
    • Maharashtra
    • Madhya Pradesh
    • Odisha
    • Sikkim
    • Manipur
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jammu and Srinagar
  • October 23, 2025: Banks across these states will remain closed:
    • Gujarat
    • Sikkim
    • Manipur
    • Uttar Pradesh
    • West Bengal
    • Himachal Pradesh

Consecutive Holidays Overview

Some states will experience multiple consecutive bank holidays:

  • Sikkim: Four consecutive days from Sunday until October 23.
  • Chhattisgarh: Three-day holiday from Sunday to October 21.
  • Maharashtra: Two-day closure on October 21 and 22.
  • Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh: Back-to-back holidays on October 22 and 23.

Additional Bank Holidays in October 2025

  • October 27, 2025: Closed for Chhath Puja in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
  • October 28, 2025: Bank closures continue for Chhath Puja in Bihar and Jharkhand.
  • October 31, 2025: Gujarat celebrates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday with a bank holiday.

Bank Services During Holidays

During these closures, customers can still access online banking, ATMs, and mobile banking services. However, in-person services such as large transactions, cheque clearances, and demand drafts will be unavailable. To avoid disruptions, account holders are encouraged to plan transactions ahead and utilize digital banking options for convenience.