Bank holidays next week: Banks in India will be closed for multiple days in the week between October 13 and October 19, owing to the festive season and festivities across India. October 2025 is seeing several bank holidays due to festivals like Navratri, Durga Puja, Karva Chauth and Diwali.Apart from regional holidays, there will be bank holidays next week as per the RBI mandate.Notably, on regional and RBI mandated bank holidays, banks across India, including the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank and IC ...

Core Points - October 2025 has a total of 21 official bank holidays in India, including major religious and regional festivities such as Diwali, Maha Ashtami, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Chhat Puja [1][5] Group 1: Bank Holidays Overview - Banks across India, including the State Bank of India (SBI), will remain closed during holidays mandated by the central bank, which includes the second and fourth Saturdays of each month and all Sundays [2] - A detailed list of bank holidays for October 2025 includes closures for various festivals, with specific dates outlined for each celebration [3][5] Group 2: Specific Holiday Dates - October 1: Banks closed in multiple cities for Navratri End / Maha Navami / Dussehra [5] - October 2: Nationwide bank closure for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and other festivals [5] - October 3: Banks closed in Gangtok for Durga Puja [5] - October 20-23: Multiple closures for Diwali celebrations across various cities [5] - October 27-28: Banks closed in Patna and Ranchi for Chath Puja [5] - October 31: Banks closed in Ahmedabad for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday [5] Group 3: Banking Services During Holidays - Online and mobile banking services remain available during national holidays unless otherwise notified, and ATMs are operational for cash withdrawals [6]