Bank Holidays in India 2025: A Complete Guide

This blog provides an overview of bank holidays in India in 2025, including a detailed month-wise table for reference.

Table of Contents

• Bank Holidays in India
• Plan Ahead for Bank Holidays

What are Bank Holidays in India?

Bank holidays in India are specific days when banks remain closed for public transactions. These include:

1. Public Holidays: Celebrated nationwide, such as Independence Day and Republic Day.
2. Religious Holidays: Based on Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, or Jain traditions.
3. Regional Holidays: Specific to states, reflecting local festivals or cultural events.
4. Second and Fourth Saturdays: Banks remain closed across the country.
5. Bank Holidays in India 2025: Month-Wise List

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Below is a comprehensive table of bank holidays in 2025, categorized month by month. Note that some holidays are observed nationwide, while others are region-specific.

Month	Date	Day	Holiday Name	Type	Applicable States
January	1st	Wednesday	New Year’s Day	Regional	Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Manipur
	14th	Tuesday	Pongal/Makar Sankranti	Regional	Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, etc.
	26th	Sunday	Republic Day	National	All States
February	2nd Feb	Sunday	Vasant Panchami	Regional	Punjab, Haryana, Odisha
March	14th	Friday	Holi	Regional National	Northern States
	30th/31st	Sunday/Monday	Eid-ul-Fitr	Regional	Northern States
April	18th	Friday	Good Friday	National	All States
May	1st	Thursday	Labour Day	Regional	Maharashtra, Karnataka, etc.
June	27th	Friday	Rath Yatra	Regional	Odisha
August	15th	Friday	Independence Day	National Regional	All States Northern States
	16th	Saturday	Janmashtami	National	All States
	26th	Tuesday	Onam	Regional	Kerala
September	30th	Tuesday	Maha Ashtami	Regional	West Bengal, Assam
October	2nd	Thursday	Gandhi Jayanti	National	All States
	2nd	Thursday	Dussehra	National	All States
	20th	Monday	Diwali	National	All States
November	5th	Wednesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti	Regional	Punjab, Haryana
December	25th	Thursday	Christmas	National	All States

Key Points to Remember

1. Second and Fourth Saturdays: Apart from the holidays mentioned above, all banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
2. State-Specific Holidays: Many holidays apply only to certain states due to their cultural or regional significance.
3. Digital Banking: While physical bank branches remain closed on holidays, customers can still use online banking services, mobile apps, and ATMs.

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Plan Ahead for Bank Holidays

To avoid delays in your financial transactions, always check the holiday schedule for your state. Whether it’s transferring funds, issuing cheques, or visiting a branch, planning is key.
We hope this guide helps you navigate bank holidays in India in 2025 smoothly. Bookmark this page for easy reference throughout the year!

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, holiday schedules may vary by state, region, and banking institution. We recommend checking with your local branch or the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) website for official holiday notifications before planning any banking activities. Digital banking services may remain operational even on holidays.

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