- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mumbai Bank Holiday List: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has put out a list of bank holidays in Mumbai for the month of October. The banks, like always, will remain closed every Sunday and on some Saturdays (second and fourth). Apart from this, they will remain shut on Diwali, Dussehra, Vijayadashami, and Gandhi Jayanti.
Holiday List
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dasara/Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva - October 2
Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)/Deepawali/Govardhan Pooja – October 21
Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Vikram Samvant New Year Day/Govardhan Pooja/Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) - October 22
Can Transactions Still Be Done?
Online banking, mobile apps, and ATMs operate as usual even if the banks are closed. However, if you have to visit the bank physically for activities like cheque deposit or cash withdrawal, then you will have to plan your visit on a working day.
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In another update, with the festive season around the corner and holidays lined up in October, many are wondering whether dry days will be observed. The Excise Department has now issued the official list of dry days for October 2025.
According to the notification, all liquor shops, pubs, bars, and restaurants across the state will remain closed on October 2 (Thursday) in observance of Gandhi Jayanti, which also coincides with Dussehra this year.
On dry days, the sale and serving of alcohol are strictly prohibited across all licensed outlets including private and government-run establishments. Restaurants, hotels, and retail shops are not allowed to serve or sell alcohol throughout the day. Authorities have warned that public consumption of alcohol on dry days is a punishable offence.