Bank Holiday on Karwa Chauth: Will Banks Remain Closed on October 10? Check State-Wise List of Upcoming Holidays in October 2025
Banks in Himachal Pradesh will remain closed on October 10 for Karwa Chauth, while others will operate normally. Here’s the full list of upcoming bank holidays in October 2025.
Women perform Karwa Chauth rituals during moonrise prayers as banks in Himachal Pradesh observe a holiday for the festival on October 10, 2025.
The festive season has not yet come to an end in India and Karwa Chauth 2025 would be celebrated on October 10 (Friday), just a couple of days ahead of Diwali. A great number of people are wondering whether the banks would be closed on Karwa Chauth in the wake of the numerous festivals taking place this month.
🏦 Will Banks Be Closed on Karwa Chauth?
Karwa Chauth is the official holiday for banks in Himachal Pradesh according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar. There will be regular operation in all other states and union territories though.
Customers are to reschedule their transactions and trips to banks with this in mind, particularly since there are many specific holidays in different states in a few days.
📅 Upcoming Bank Holidays in October 2025
Let’s have a detailed view of the upcoming bank holidays in the different parts of India:
October 18 (Saturday): Kati Bihu – Banks in Assam closed.
October 20 (Monday): Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, Kali Puja – Banks closed in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and others.
October 21 (Tuesday): Diwali Amavasya, Laxmi Pujan, Govardhan Puja – Banks closed in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jammu, and Srinagar.
October 22 (Wednesday): Vikram Samvat New Year, Govardhan Puja, Balipadyami – Banks closed in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, and others.
October 23 (Thursday): Bhai Dooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, Ningol Chakkouba – Banks closed in Gujarat, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh.
October 27 (Monday): Chhath Puja (Evening Puja) – Banks closed in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
October 28 (Tuesday): Chhath Puja (Morning Puja) – Banks closed in Bihar and Jharkhand.
October 31 (Friday): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti – Banks closed in Gujarat.
RBI's standard schedule means banks will also be shut on the two Saturdays and all Sundays of this month.
💡 Key Takeaway
Karwa Chauth (October 10): Only the Himachal Pradesh holiday.
Countrywide business: Banks in different states will be open.
Prepare in advance: As there are many regional holidays in October, customers should do their essential banking in advance.
