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    Bank Holiday Today: Banks Shut Nationwide For Gandhi Jayanti And Dussehra. Full RBI Calendar Inside

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    Banks across India, including public and private sector lenders such as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Punjab National Bank, are shut today, October 2.

     The closures are in observance of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, and Vijaya Dashami. The day also coincides with Dasara, Durga Puja (Dasain), and the Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva in some regions.

    Nationwide Closure for Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra

    Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday, and when combined with Dussehra festivities, it has resulted in a pan-India bank closure. Customers visiting branches for in-person services such as deposits, withdrawals, or document requests will need to wait until banks reopen on the next working day. 

    However, digital channels remain unaffected, with online banking, UPI, IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS services available as usual.

    What Customers Should Know

    While banks remain closed today, essential financial services remain accessible. ATMs are operational 24x7, offering cash withdrawals, balance checks, and mini-statements. 

    Customers can also rely on internet banking and mobile applications to manage their transactions seamlessly. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) remains functional for instant transfers and payments.

    With several holidays lined up this month, customers are advised to plan in advance for cash withdrawals or branch-related work. The festive season is also expected to see higher transaction volumes, making digital platforms a convenient option for uninterrupted banking services.

    Upcoming Bank Holidays in October

    October is a festive month, bringing with it as many as 21 bank holidays, including national holidays, regional observances, and the regular second and fourth Saturdays. 

    Date

    Day

    Holiday

    Regions

    October

    2,

    2025

     

    Thursday

     

    Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dasara/Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva

     

    Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru,  Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada

    October

    3,

    2025

    Friday

    Durga Puja (Dasain)

     

    Gangtok

    October

    4,

    2025

    Saturday

    Durga Puja (Dasain)

     

    Gangtok

    October

    5,

    2025

     

    Sunday

     

    Weekend Holiday

    All Over India

    October

    6,

    2025

     

    Monday

     

    Lakshmi Puja

     

    Agartala and Kolkata

    October

    7,

    2025

     

    Tuesday

     

    Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, and Shimla

    October

    10,

    2025

     

    Friday

     

    Karva Chauth  Shimla

    October

    11,

    2025

     

    Saturday

     

    Second Saturday

    All Over India

    October

    12,

    2025

     

    Sunday

     

    Weekend Holiday

    All Over India

    October

    18,

    2025

    Saturday

    Kati Bihu

     

    Guwahati

    October

    19,

    2025

     

    Sunday

     

    Weekend Holiday

    All Over India

     

     

    October

    20,

    2025

     

    Monday

    Diwali (Deepavali)/Naraka Chaturdashi/Kali Puja

     

    Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru,  Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada

     

    October

    21,

    2025

     

    Tuesday

    Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)/Deepawali/Govardhan Pooja

    Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Srinagar

     

    October

    22,

    2025

     

    Wednesday

    Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Vikram Samvant New Year Day/Govardhan Pooja/Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)  Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Patna

    October

    23,

    2025

    Thursday

    Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj/Chitragupt Jayanti/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Bhratridwitiya/Ningol Chakkouba Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla

    October

    25,

    2025

    Saturday

    Fourth Saturday

    All Over India

    October

    26,

    2025

    Sunday

    Weekend Holiday

    All Over India

    October

    27,

    2025

    Monday

    Chath Puja (Evening Puja) Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi

    October

    28,

    2025

    Tuesday

    Chath Puja (Morning Puja)  Raipur and Ranchi

    October

    31, 

    2025

    Thursday

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday  Ahmedabad
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