Bank holidays: Check state-wise closures for Diwali 2025
What's the story
As India gears up for Diwali 2025, a series of bank holidays are on the cards. The Festival of Lights is celebrated over several days, with regional variations adding to the festivities. Consequently, bank closures differ from state to state. Here's a detailed guide on when and where banks will remain closed during this festive season.
Nationwide closures
Naraka Chaturdashi, Kali Puja, and Diwali celebrations
On October 20, banks will remain shut in many states, including Tripura, Gujarat, Mizoram, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh. The closures mark Naraka Chaturdashi, Kali Puja, and Diwali celebrations in different forms. Other states observing a bank holiday on this day are Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh (UT), Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Nagaland, West Bengal, Delhi (NCT), Goa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.
Extended closures
Bank holidays on October 21 and 22
The bank holiday season continues on October 21 with Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Manipur, Chhattisgarh, Jammu, and Srinagar observing a break for Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan), Deepawali, and Govardhan Pooja. On October 22, banks will remain closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh due to festivals such as Vikram Samvat New Year, Balipadyami, and Laxmi Puja.
Last hurrah
Banks will remain closed on October 23 as well
The holiday season culminates on October 23 with banks in Gujarat, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh observing a break for Bhaidooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, and other regional festivals. This marks the end of the extended bank holiday period across various states in India. Customers are advised to plan their banking transactions accordingly to avoid any inconvenience during this festive season.