Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Valmiki Jayanti, Kumar Purnima on October 7? Check full schedule here

Core Points - Banks in Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, and Chandigarh will be closed on October 7 for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima [1] - October 2025 has a total of 21 official bank holidays, including major religious and regional festivities such as Diwali, Maha Ashtami, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Chhat Puja [1] - Banks across India, including the State Bank of India (SBI), observe holidays mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which includes the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays [2] Bank Holidays Schedule - October 1: Banks closed in multiple cities for Navratri End / Maha Navami / Dussehra / Ayudhapooja, among others [3] - October 2: Nationwide closure for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and other festivals [4] - October 3-4: Banks closed in Gangtok for Durga Puja [4] - October 5: Nationwide closure for Sunday weekly off [4] - October 6: Banks closed in Agartala and Kolkata for Lakshmi Puja [4] - October 7: Banks closed in Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, and Shimla for Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima [5] - October 10: Banks closed in Shimla for Karva Chauth [5] - October 11-12: Nationwide closure for second Saturday and Sunday weekly off [5] - October 18: Banks closed in Guwahati for Kati Bihu [5] - October 19: Nationwide closure for Sunday weekly off [6] - October 20: Banks closed in multiple cities for Diwali and related festivals [6] - October 21: Banks closed in several cities for Diwali Amavasya and related celebrations [7] - October 22-23: Banks closed in various cities for Diwali and related festivities [9] - October 25-26: Nationwide closure for fourth Saturday and Sunday weekly off [10] - October 27-28: Banks closed in Patna and Ranchi for Chath Puja [10] - October 31: Banks closed in Ahmedabad for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday [11] Online Banking Services - Online and mobile banking services remain available during national holidays unless otherwise notified [8] - ATMs are operational for cash withdrawals, and app and UPI services function as usual [8]