Bank Holidays: In honor of Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Durga Puja, the RBI has declared September 29 a bank holiday in Agartala, Kolkata, and Guwahati.
State-Wise Bank Holiday Calendar: September 29 – October 5, 2025
Durga Puja Bank vacations: In September and early October 2025, banks in India will have a number of vacations in observance of festivities such as Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, and Navratri. Indian banks, including the State Bank of India, follow the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar. These holidays include all Sundays, every second and fourth Saturday, and regional and national festivals.
In honor of Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Durga Puja, the RBI has declared September 29 a bank holiday in Agartala, Kolkata, and Guwahati.
List Of Bank Holidays: September 29-October 5
- September 30: Banks will be closed in multiple cities, including Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Imphal, Jaipur, Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi, for Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami, marking the eighth day of Durga Puja and Navratri.
- October 1: Banks will be closed in several states for Dussehra, Ayudha Pooja, and Durga Puja, including Tripura, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, and Kerala.
- October 2: Banks will be closed across India for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dasara, Vijaya Dashami, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva.
- October 3-4: Banks in Sikkim will be closed due to Durga Puja (Dasain) celebrations.
- October 5: Banks will be closed nationwide on Sunday.
Will this have an impact on banking services?
Digital services are still accessible even if bank closures may result in hassles and payment delays. Even on vacations, these services guarantee that banking activities continue. Clients can obtain necessary services by:
- Online and mobile banking for transactions, balance checks, and bill payments
- NEFT and RTGS services
- ATM withdrawals and card transactions
- Online requests for chequebooks, demand drafts, and account-related services
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Why are banks closed between September 29 and October 5, 2025?
A1. Banks will observe holidays in honor of festivals such as Durga Puja, Navratri, Dussehra, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar.
Q2. Which states have bank holidays on September 29, 2025?
A2. Banks in Agartala, Kolkata, and Guwahati will remain closed for Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Durga Puja.
Q3. When is Maha Ashtami, and which cities will observe a bank holiday?
A3. September 30, 2025 marks Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami. Banks will be closed in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Imphal, Jaipur, Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi.
Q4. Which states will have bank holidays on October 1, 2025?
A4. Banks will be closed in Tripura, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, and Kerala for Dussehra, Ayudha Pooja, and Durga Puja.
Q5. When will banks be closed for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti?
A5. Banks across India will be closed on October 2, 2025, in observance of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, along with regional celebrations such as Dasara, Vijaya Dashami, and Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva.
Q6. Are there any bank holidays in Sikkim during this period?
A6. Yes. Banks in Sikkim will remain closed on October 3 and 4, 2025, for Durga Puja (Dasain) celebrations.
Q7. Will digital banking services be affected during these holidays?
A7. No. Online and mobile banking, NEFT and RTGS services, ATM withdrawals, and card transactions remain operational. Customers can also request chequebooks, demand drafts, and account-related services online.
Q8. Are Sundays included in bank holidays?
A8. Yes. October 5, 2025, being a Sunday, is also a bank holiday nationwide.
Q9. Will bank closures affect payments or transactions?
A9. While digital services continue, some payment processing and branch-based services may be delayed due to bank closures.
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