Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2025: Are Banks Open or Closed Today, October 31, for National Unity Day?

As India celebrates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2025, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), many are wondering whether banks will be open or closed today, that is, October 31, Friday.

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 2025 Holiday Calendar, banks in Ahmedabad (Gujarat) will remain closed today on account of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whereas banks in all other major centers of India shall remain open for operations as usual.

🏦Bank Holiday Details for October 31, 2025

National Unity Day, celebrated annually on October 31, commemorates the birth anniversary of the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who is popularly known as the Iron Man of India.

While Ahmedabad is observing a local holiday, banks of the public and private sectors in cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and others are open today.

Here is a quick summary:

City Bank Status (Oct 31, 2025)

Ahmedabad ❌ Closed

Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, Jaipur, Kochi, Patna, Guwahati, and others ✅ Open

💻Digital Banking Services Are Available

Online and mobile banking services for fund transfers, bill payments, and account management remain available to customers even where the branches are closed.

Some of the essential services which are available today:

Interbank fund transfers (within operational windows) through UPI, NEFT, and RTGS

ATM withdrawals and card transactions

Internet and mobile banking for balance checks, bill payments, and fund transfers

🗓️ October 2025 Bank Holidays

There were a total of 21 official bank holidays in October 2025 across various regional observances and national holidays, regular second and fourth Saturdays, and Sundays.

Travelers planning banking activity at stated branches are suggested to check the state-wise list of RBI holidays.