As India gears up for a vibrant festive season, banks across the country are set to remain closed for a total of 21 days in October 2025, including weekends and regional holidays.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a comprehensive holiday calendar, urging citizens to plan their banking activities accordingly to avoid inconvenience.

Major festivals such as Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, Chhath Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Gandhi Jayanti contribute to the extended closures. In addition to these, the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays further reduce working days for banks.

🏦 Key Dates to Note:

October 1 : Dussehra, Ayudha Puja, Durga Puja (West Bengal, Karnataka, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, UP)

October 2 : Gandhi Jayanti (Nationwide)

October 3–4 : Durga Puja (Sikkim

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