Bank holiday today, October 27, Monday: As the country witnesses continuous holidays due to Diwali and related festivities, many people are confused about whether banks will remain open or closed on October 27. Let’s tell you whether the banks will remain closed or open on Monday.
Diwali lasts for four days, and today marks the third day of Chhath Puja. Schools, colleges, and offices are closed in some states to observe the festival. As a result, banks will also remain closed in areas where Chhath Puja is a holiday. You may be wondering whether banks are open in your state or city today. To help you plan your visit, here is a complete list of bank closures for October. Bank holidays vary by state depending on local festivals, so check the list before heading out. Let’s find out if banks are closed today.
States that have banks closed on October 27
In many states across the country, banks have remained closed over the past few days for festivals such as Diwali, Kali Puja, Bhai Dooj, Bhai Bij, Chitragupta Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, Bali Pratipada, Bhatri Dwitiya, and Ningol Chakkouba. Today, Monday, October 27, marks Chhath Puja. As devotees offer evening prayers to Chhathi Maiya, banks in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal will remain closed. Banks in other states will operate as usual.
What about Digital Banking Services?
today holiday: Even though banks will close their in-branch services, they will keep important digital banking services like ATMs, UPI, internet banking, and mobile apps running. Customers should complete any in-person banking before the holiday to avoid problems.
Are Banks Closed on Monday?
Banks will be closed on Monday, October 27, 2025, in some areas because of Chhath Puja. Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival that honours the Sun God, Surya, and his sister Chhati Maiya, who is believed to protect life. In these regions, banks will remain closed for three days in a row.
List of Bank holidays: October 25-October 31
- October 25 (Saturday) — Banks will be closed pan-India for fourth Saturday weekly off.
- October 26 (Sunday) — Banks will be closed pan-India for Sunday weekly off.
- October 27th (Monday) – Banks will be closed in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal due to Chhath Puja (evening puja).
- October 28th (Tuesday) – Banks will be closed in Bihar and Jharkhand due to Chhath Puja (morning puja).
- October 31st (Friday) – Banks will be closed in Gujarat due to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.
When are Banks generally closed?
Banks are closed on weekends, as well as on national, regional, and religious festivals. These holiday dates may vary from state to state, as each state has its own bank holiday calendar. Therefore, if you’re planning to visit a bank on a particular day, be sure to check your state’s bank holiday list first to avoid any inconvenience.
Bank holidays October 2025: Full city-wise list
| Date | Day | Observance | Cities that will observe closure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Wednesday | Bank holiday | Agartala, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada |
| Oct 2 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dasara/Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva | Nationwide |
| Oct 3 | Friday | Durga Puja (Dasain) | Gangtok |
| Oct 4 | Saturday | Durga Puja (Dasain) | Gangtok |
| Oct 5 | Sunday | Weekly off | Nationwide |
| Oct 6 | Monday | Lakshmi Puja | Agartala, Kolkata |
| Oct 7 | Tuesday | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima | Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Shimla |
| Oct 10 | Friday | Karva Chauth | Shimla |
| Oct 11 | Saturday | Weekly off – Second Saturday | Nationwide |
| Oct 12 | Sunday | Weekly off | Nationwide |
| Oct 18 | Saturday | Kati Bihu | Guwahati |
| Oct 19 | Sunday | Weekly off | Nationwide |
| Oct 20 | Monday | Diwali (Deepavali)/Naraka Chaturdashi/Kali Puja | Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada |
| Oct 21 | Tuesday | Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)/Deepawali/Govardhan Pooja | Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Srinagar |
| Oct 22 | Wednesday | Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Vikram Samvant New Year Day/Govardhan Pooja/Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) | Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna |
| Oct 23 | Thursday | Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj/Chitragupt Jayanti/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Bhratridwitiya/Ningol Chakkouba | Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla |
| Oct 25 | Saturday | Weekly off (Fourth Saturday) | Nationwide |
| Oct 26 | Sunday | Weekly off | Nationwide |
| Oct 27 | Monday | Chath Puja (Evening Puja) | Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi |
| Oct 28 | Tuesday | Chath Puja (Morning Puja) | Patna, Ranchi |
| Oct 31 | Friday | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday | Ahmedabad |











