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India's Banks to Close for Weeks in October 2025 Amid Festivals
2 Oct
Summary
- Banks to close on October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- Closures coincide with regional festivals like Dussehra and Durga Puja
- Digital banking services to remain operational during closures
According to the news article, October 2025 will see extensive bank closures across India due to numerous festivals and observances. On Thursday, October 2, 2025, banks will remain closed nationwide in observance of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday. This day will also coincide with several regional festivals such as Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami), Durga Puja (Dasain), and the Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva, leading to bank closures in multiple states.
While physical bank branches will be shut, essential digital banking services like online banking, mobile banking, ATMs, and digital payment systems like UPI and IMPS will continue to operate as usual. Banks will also be closed on various other occasions in October 2025, including Ayudhapooja, Vijayadashami, Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima, Karva Chauth, Kati Bihu, Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, Govardhan Pooja, Balipadyami, Bhaidooj, Chath Puja, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birthday.
Customers are advised to plan their cash withdrawals and in-branch transactions accordingly during this period of extensive bank closures across India.
