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Bank holiday, October 27: Are Banks Open or Closed Today? Chhath Puja Holiday Dates – Check State-Wise List

Bank holiday today: Find out if banks are open or closed today. Check state-wise Chhath Puja holiday dates and schedules.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

DateDayObservanceCities that will observe closure
Oct 1WednesdayBank holidayAgartala, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada
Oct 2ThursdayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dasara/Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Janmotsav of Sri Sri SankardevaNationwide
Oct 3FridayDurga Puja (Dasain)Gangtok
Oct 4SaturdayDurga Puja (Dasain)Gangtok
Oct 5SundayWeekly offNationwide
Oct 6MondayLakshmi PujaAgartala, Kolkata
Oct 7TuesdayMaharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar PurnimaBengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Shimla
Oct 10FridayKarva ChauthShimla
Oct 11SaturdayWeekly off – Second SaturdayNationwide
Oct 12SundayWeekly offNationwide
Oct 18SaturdayKati BihuGuwahati
Oct 19SundayWeekly offNationwide
Oct 20MondayDiwali (Deepavali)/Naraka Chaturdashi/Kali PujaAgartala, 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 21TuesdayDiwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)/Deepawali/Govardhan PoojaBelapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Srinagar
Oct 22WednesdayDiwali (Bali Pratipada)/Vikram Samvant New Year Day/Govardhan Pooja/Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna
Oct 23ThursdayBhai Bij/Bhaidooj/Chitragupt Jayanti/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Bhratridwitiya/Ningol ChakkoubaAhmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla
Oct 25SaturdayWeekly off (Fourth Saturday)Nationwide
Oct 26SundayWeekly offNationwide
Oct 27MondayChath Puja (Evening Puja)Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi
Oct 28TuesdayChath Puja (Morning Puja)Patna, Ranchi
Oct 31FridaySardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s BirthdayAhmedabad

Also Read: School Holiday, October 27: Are Schools Open or Closed Today? Schools to Remain Shut in THESE States for Chhath Puja– Check WhatsApp Group!

First published on: Oct 27, 2025 07:17 AM IST


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