Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Dhanteras and Kati Bihu on Saturday, October 18? Check full RBI schedule here

Core Points - Banks in Guwahati, Assam are closed today for Kati Bihu, while October 18 is also noted as Dhanteras, although not a declared bank holiday [1][4] - October 2025 has a total of 21 official bank holidays, which include various religious and regional festivities such as Diwali, Maha Ashtami, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Chhat Puja, along with weekly offs [1][4] Bank Holidays Summary - October 18 (Saturday): Banks closed in Guwahati for Kati Bihu [5][7] - October 19 (Sunday): Banks closed nationwide for Sunday weekly off [5][7] - October 20 (Monday): Banks closed in multiple cities for Diwali and related festivities [5][7] - October 21 (Tuesday): Banks closed in several cities for Diwali Amavasya and related celebrations [5][7] - October 22 (Wednesday): Banks closed in various cities for Diwali and Vikram Samvant New Year [5][7] - October 23 (Thursday): Banks closed in select cities for Bhai Bij and related festivities [5][7] - October 25 (Saturday): Banks closed nationwide for fourth Saturday weekly off [5][7] - October 26 (Sunday): Banks closed nationwide for Sunday weekly off [5][7] - Additional closures for Chath Puja on October 27 and 28, and for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday on October 31 [7]