Bank Holiday Alert: 5 Days Closure in Some Cities From October 27 to November 1, Check State-Wise List

In the coming week, banks in certain regions of India will observe five holidays due to Chhath Puja and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birthday. According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will also be closed nationwide on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Bank holidays in India vary by state and are influenced by national, regional, and religious events.

Banks in Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi will not operate on Monday, October 27, for Chhath Puja. On Tuesday, October 28, banks in Patna and Ranchi will remain closed. Consequently, banks in these cities will experience a four-day closure when combined with the weekend holidays.

Chhath Puja Celebrations

The festival of Chhath Puja is dedicated to the Sun God and spans four days from October 25 to 28 this year. It is predominantly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. Devotees engage in rituals like fasting and bathing in sacred rivers while offering prayers to express gratitude for life and seek blessings for health and prosperity.

On Friday, October 31, 2025, banks in Ahmedabad will close to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birthday. Patel was instrumental in India's struggle for independence and served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister from 1947 to 1950.

Kannada Rajyothsava & Igas Bagwal Holidays

Banks in Bengaluru will observe a holiday on Saturday, November 1, for Kannada Rajyothsava. This day marks the formation of Karnataka state. Meanwhile, Dehradun banks will close for Igas Bagwal on the same day. Celebrated in Uttarakhand eleven days after Diwali on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, Igas Bagwal signifies Lord Vishnu's rest period ending—a time deemed auspicious for new beginnings.

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, most banks across India will remain open since it is the first Saturday of the month. However, exceptions include Bengaluru and Dehradun due to their respective local celebrations. Typically as per RBI guidelines, banks close on second and fourth Saturdays each month.

Banking Services During Holidays

Despite physical bank closures during holidays next week, online banking services are expected to remain operational nationwide. Customers can continue using these digital platforms for various financial transactions without interruption.