Bank Holidays Next Week (Oct 27–Nov 2): Banks to Remain Closed for 5 Days in Select States — Full Region-Wise List

Banks in some states of India are going to be completely closed for a period of five days in total from October 27 to November 2, 2025, due to the festivals of Chhath Puja, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday, Kannada Rajyothsava, and Igas Bagwal according to the holiday calendar issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In addition, banks nationwide will not be operating on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

🏦 Reasons for Bank Closure Next Week

In India, bank holidays differ from one region to another and are specified according to key national, state, and religious celebrations. The following is the full list of regional closures for the forthcoming week.

🌞 Bank Holiday for Chhath Puja

On the First Day of the Festival, October 27: Being a religious occasion, banks will not operate in Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi.

On the Second Day of the Festival, October 28: banks will be closed in Patna and Ranchi.

This indicates that banks in Patna and Ranchi are going to have four straight days off, counting the weekend as well.

About Chhath Puja 2025:

Starting on October 25 and continuing until 28, Chhath Puja is a four-day festival honoring Lord Surya (Sun God). Among other things, the devotees observe fasting, offer prayers, and make trips to rivers for dipping, all in the name of thanks for good health, riches, and well-being. The event is of the utmost importance in places like Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and even in some parts of Nepal.

🇮🇳 Bank Holiday for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday

On the last working day of the week, October 31: All the banks will not work in Ahmedabad to observe the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India.

🎉 Bank Holiday for Kannada Rajyothsava and Igas Bagwal

Saturday, November 1:

Bengaluru: Banks will be closed in observance of Kannada Rajyothsava, celebrating the creation of the state of Karnataka.

Dehradun: Banks will be closed for Igas Bagwal, a festival which comes 11 days after Diwali in Uttarakhand, representing happiness and freshness.

📅 Will Banks Be Open on November 1, 2025?

Since the first day of November is a Saturday, most of the banks in India will be operating, except for Bengaluru and Dehradun which are celebrating regional holidays. According to RBI regulations, banks are closed on all Sundays and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.

💻 Online Banking Services Accessible

Even though the branches will be closed, customers can still access online and mobile banking services without any interruptions. Customers of all banks могут still do their digital transactions, UPI payments, and account-related services through online platforms provided by their respective banks.