Confused About Diwali Bank Holidays in 2025? Here’s Your State-Wise Guide to October Closures

Diwali 2025 Bank Holidays: What You Need to Know Before Visiting Your Branch

Diwali, India’s most celebrated festival, isn’t just about lights and sweets—it’s also a time when banks across the country shut down for multiple days. But this year, the holiday calendar is a bit tricky.

Depending on your state, banks may be closed on October 20, 21, 22, or even 23. Some regions enjoy up to five consecutive days off. So, if you’re planning any financial transactions, it’s best to check your local bank’s holiday schedule first.

Let’s break down the state-wise closures and the festivals they align with.

October 20, 2025: Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi & Kali Puja

Banks will remain closed in the following states for Naraka Chaturdashi and Kali Puja:

• Tripura, Gujarat, Mizoram, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh
• Chandigarh (UT), Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim
• Assam, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan
• Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Nagaland, West Bengal
• Delhi (NCT), Goa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya
• Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh

October 21, 2025: Laxmi Pujan, Deepawali & Govardhan Pooja

On this day, banks will be closed in:

• Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim
• Manipur, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Srinagar

This day marks Diwali Amavasya, when Laxmi Puja is traditionally performed.

October 22, 2025: Vikram Samvat New Year & Balipadyami

States observing closures include:

• Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand
• Sikkim, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh

This day celebrates the Hindu New Year in Gujarat and Balipadyami in Karnataka.

October 23, 2025: Bhaidooj, Chitragupt Jayanti & Ningol Chakkouba

Banks will be closed in:

• Gujarat, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh
• West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh

This day honors sibling bonds and marks regional festivals like Chitragupt Jayanti and Ningol Chakkouba.

States with Extended Diwali Bank Holidays

Some states enjoy longer breaks due to overlapping festivals and weekends:

• Sikkim: 4-day holiday from October 20 to 23
• Chhattisgarh: 3-day holiday from October 20 to 21
• Maharashtra: 2-day holiday on October 21 and 22
• Gujarat & Uttar Pradesh: 2-day holiday on October 22 and 23

🗓️ Other October 2025 Bank Holidays

October is packed with festivals beyond Diwali. Here are other key dates:

City-Wise Bank Holiday Highlights

Here’s a quick look at major cities and their Diwali week closures:

🔗 External Links for Reference

• MSN’s State-Wise Diwali Bank Holiday List The Economic Times | MSN
• Business Standard’s Diwali Bank Closure Guide Business Standard
• Indiatimes’ Full Bank Holiday Calendar Indiatimes.com

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