Today is Thursday, October 23, 2025. Some states are celebrating Bhai Dooj, Bhai Bij, Chitragupta Puja, Lakshmi Puja (Diwali), Bhatri Dwitiya and Ningol Chakkauba. Due to this, there is a holiday in some states. Schools, colleges and offices will remain closed on this day. Due to this difference in the dates of festivals, there is confusion regarding bank holidays across India. To help you plan your trip to the bank, here are complete details of bank holidays in October. Bank holidays vary across states depending on local festivals. Let us know where banks are closed today.
Where will banks be closed on 23rd October and where not?
Today, October 23, select states across the country are celebrating Bhai Dooj, Bhai Bij, Chitragupta Puja, Lakshmi Puja (Diwali), Bhatri Dwitiya and Ningol Chakkauba. Therefore, official bank holidays have been declared in Gujarat, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh. Banks will remain closed in these states on Thursday, October 23. Banks will remain open in the remaining states.
State holidays for October 2025
Bhai Dooj, marking the culmination of Diwali festivals, is celebrated mainly in North India. On October 23, banks in Gujarat, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh will remain closed due to festivals like Bhai Dooj (Bhai Dooj), Chitragupta Puja and Lakshmi Puja. Banks will reopen for personal services on Friday, October 24 and then be closed again for the weekend on October 25 (fourth Saturday) and October 26 (Sunday).
Remaining bank holidays in October 2025
October 23 (Thursday) – Banks will remain closed in Gujarat, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh due to Bhai Bij/Bhai Dooj/Chitragupta Puja/Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)/Bharatrividiya/Ningol Chakkouba.
October 25 (Saturday) – Banks will remain closed across India due to the weekly holiday of the fourth Saturday.
26 October (Sunday) – Banks will remain closed across India due to Sunday weekly holiday.
October 27 (Monday) – Banks will remain closed in Kolkata, Patna and Ranchi due to Chhath Puja (evening puja).
October 28 (Tuesday) – Banks will remain closed in Patna and Ranchi due to Chhath Puja (morning puja).
October 31 (Friday) – Banks will remain closed in Ahmedabad due to the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Use online banking even during holidays
You can enjoy uninterrupted online and mobile banking services even during holidays. These services are affected only when there is a technical issue or any official notification is issued. If you need cash, ATM machines continue to operate normally. Apart from this, digital payment platforms like banking apps and UPI services also continue to run smoothly during the holidays.
Bank Holidays: When are banks closed?
Apart from weekends, banks also remain closed on national, regional and religious festivals. The dates of these holidays may vary from state to state, as each state has its own bank holiday calendar. So, if you are planning to visit the bank on a particular day, make sure to check the bank holiday list of your state first to avoid any inconvenience.