Today is Friday, October 24, 2025. This week there were many holidays due to festivals like Diwali, Kali Puja, Bhai Dooj, Bhai Bij, Chitragupta Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, Bali Pratipada, Bhatri Dwitiya and Ningol Chakkauba. During these holidays, schools, colleges and offices remained closed on different days in different states. However, there is no holiday today, Friday, October 24. Banks remained closed across India for several days this week due to festivals, so you may be confused about whether banks are closed today or not. To help you plan your bank visit, here is a complete list of bank closures in the month of October. Bank holidays vary across states depending on local festivals. Let us know whether banks are closed today or not.
Banks will not remain closed on 24 October 2025
This week, banks remained closed for several days in many states due to festivals like Diwali, Kali Puja, Bhai Dooj, Bhai Bij, Chitragupta Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, Bali Pratipada, Bhatri Dwitiya and Ningol Chakkauba. However, banks did not remain closed anywhere in the country on Friday, October 24. Banks will function normally. This means that banks will remain open in all states today.
Remaining bank holidays in October 2025
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 During the Holidays
Even during holidays, you can access online and mobile banking services without any interruption. These services are affected only when there is a technical issue or an official notification is issued. If you need cash, ATM machines continue to operate normally. Additionally, digital payment platforms like banking apps and UPI services also function 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 your state’s bank holiday list first to avoid any inconvenience.