- By Yashashvi Tak
- Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:54 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Diwali Bank Holiday: Banks in several Indian states will remain closed on Thursday, October 23, as people celebrate regional festivals such as Bhaidooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, Laxmi Puja (Bhratri Dwitiya), and Ningol Chakkouba. States observing bank holidays include Gujarat, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh, according to the RBI bank holiday list.
Are Banks Open Today On Oct 23?
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Banks will remain open in cities including Agartala, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kochi, Kohima, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada.
Online Banking
During bank holidays, customers can still use net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs. However, cheque clearing and other over-the-counter services governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act will remain unavailable.
Upcoming Bank Holidays In October 2025
October 27, 2025 (Monday) - Chhath Puja (Evening Puja)
Banks closed in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
October 28, 2025 (Tuesday) - Chhath Puja (Morning Puja)
Banks closed in Bihar and Jharkhand.
October 31, 2025 (Friday) - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday
Banks closed in Gujarat on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Bank Timings
Banking hours can vary across states, but most banks in India, including State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank, generally operate from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Banks such as Axis, ICICI, HDFC, Yes Bank, and Kotak Mahindra usually function from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm or 3:30 pm, depending on the branch. Bank of Baroda has slightly longer hours, from 9:45 am to 4:45 pm or 10 am to 5 pm, while Canara Bank typically operates from 10 am to 3:30 pm.