bank holiday: October 1, Wednesday, will be celebrated as Maha Navami, the final day of Navratri. Most banks across the country will remain closed on this festival. This week, several banks will also stay closed due to other occasions, including Gandhi Jayanti on October 2.
October 1 (Wednesday): Banks closed in multiple cities (Agartala, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Itanagar, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong, Thiruvananthapuram) for Maha Navami / Dussehra / Durga Puja.
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October 2 (Thursday): Pan-India bank holiday for Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra / Durga Puja / Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva.
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October 3 (Friday): Banks closed in Gangtok for Durga Puja.
October 4 (Saturday): Banks closed in Gangtok for Durga Puja.
October 5 (Sunday): Pan-India Sunday holiday.
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Holiday on October 2
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar, banks will be closed on October 2 in all major cities. This includes Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and many others.
The closure is for several occasions: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dasara (Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra), Durga Puja (Dasain), and the birthday (Janmotsav) of Sri Sri Sankardeva.
Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti holiday on October 7
bank holiday: Banks will remain closed in Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh and Shimla on October 7 on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima.
Mahanavami
Maha Navami, the final day of Navaratri, is celebrated with prayers to Goddess Siddhidatri. It is considered an auspicious day for seeking her blessings. Navaratri lasts nine days and nights, and this year, the ninth day falls on October 1, 2025.
Navami Tithi ends - October 1, 2025 - 07:01 PM
Navratri Day 9 2025: Significance
According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Siddhidatri appeared on the ninth day of Navratri. She was pleased by the prayers of all gods and gave them the blessing that Maa Durga would always help and protect them from demons.
Maha Navami is celebrated with various rituals and ceremonies across India. People believe that those who worship Goddess Siddhidatri with devotion will receive happiness, prosperity, and the fulfilment of their wishes.