Bank Holiday List on Diwali 2025: Diwali is celebrated on dates in different parts of the country as they follow the lunar calendar in their own way. Most states will celebrate it on Monday, October 20. Some regions will observe it a day later, on Tuesday, October 21, along with Govardhan Puja.
To help you manage your money, such as withdrawing cash, clearing cheques, or doing other banking work, here is a complete list of bank closures during the upcoming Diwali week.
Bank holidays in October 2025: State-wise Diwali holidays
| Date | Occasion | Bank Status | Notes / States |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2025 (Saturday) | Dhanteras | Open nationwide | All banks will remain open |
| October 19, 2025 (Sunday) | Choti Diwali | Closed nationwide | All banks will remain closed |
| October 20, 2025 (Monday) | Diwali | Closed in select states | Banks will remain shut in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Assam, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Nagaland, West Bengal, Delhi, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Mizoram, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh |
| October 22, 2025 (Tuesday) | Govardhan Puja | Closed in select states | Banks will remain shut in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar |
| October 23, 2025 (Wednesday) | Bhai Dooj | Closed in select states | Banks will remain shut in Gujarat, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh |
| October 27-28, 2025 | Chhath Puja | Closed in select states | Banks will be closed in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand |
| October 31, 2025 | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti | Bank holiday in Gujarat | Banks closed in Gujarat |
With this full list of bank holidays for October 2025, you can plan your visits and transactions without any hassle. It’s always a good idea to double-check with your local branch, especially for regional or festival-specific closures, so you don’t face any surprises while managing your banking needs.
