Bank holiday today: All the Chhath festivities are now over, and many people may be wondering whether banks are open or closed today. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has already released its official holiday schedule. Here’s a look at whether banks will remain open or closed on Tuesday, October 30.
Bank holiday- Chhath Puja 2025
Bank holiday today: According to the Reserve Bank of India’s official holiday list, there are no bank holidays listed for October 30. All banking services, including deposits, withdrawals, and cheque clearances, will function normally.
What about Digital Banking Services?
Bank holiday today: Even though when banks close their in-branch services, the only services available 24X7 is their digital banking services. They will keep important digital banking services like ATMs, UPI, internet banking, and mobile apps running throughout. Customers should complete any in-person banking before the holiday to avoid problems.
Chhath Puja 2025 – Banks are now open after the auspicious Celebration!
Chhath Puja is a four-day festival celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. It is dedicated to thanking nature, with devotees worshipping the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, the goddess of birth and creation. Dovotees observe a stringent 36-hour fast during Chhath Puja seeking well-being, prosperity and longevity for their children and family members.
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 |
