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Diwali 2025 bank holidays: Are banks closed for 3 days this weekend? See state-wise details – The Times of India
Diwali 2025 bank holidays: As the festive week of Diwali approaches, several states will see a string of bank holidays. However, banks will not remain closed nationwide for three consecutive days, with most closures being state-specific based on regional festivals.
Are banks closed for Dhanteras 2025?
This Saturday, October 18, banks across India will remain open, as it is the third Saturday of the month. No, banks will not be closed on Dhanteras, which also falls on October 18.
Regular banking services will continue nationwide, the only exception is Assam, where branches will stay closed in observance of the Kati Bihu festival.
Are banks closed on Diwali? Region-wise list
Monday, October 20: Banks will be closed in multiple states and union territories including Tripura, Gujarat, Mizoram, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh (UT), Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Assam, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Nagaland, West Bengal, Delhi (NCT), Goa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh for Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, and Kali Puja celebrations.Tuesday, October 21: Branches in Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Raipur, and Srinagar will remain shut for Diwali Amavasya, Deepawali, and Govardhan Puja.Wednesday, October 22: Banks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar will be closed for Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja (Diwali), and Vikram Samvat New Year Day.Thursday, October 23: In Gujarat, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh, banks will remain closed for Bhaidooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, Laxmi Puja, Bhratridwitiya, and Ningol Chakkouba.
Upcoming state-wise bank holiday schedule:
October 27–28: Banks in Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi will stay shut for Chhath Puja.Friday, October 31: In Ahmedabad, banks will remain closed to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.
What if your bank is closed?
Even on holidays, customers can continue using online banking, ATMs, mobile apps, and UPI platforms for fund transfers, bill payments, and other services.However, in-person services such as large cash deposits, demand drafts, and account settlements will not be available. It’s advisable to plan transactions in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience during the festive week.