October 2 Bank Holiday 2025: Will Banks Operate on Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra? Check Here

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October 2, 2025, marks a significant nationwide bank holiday in India. Public and private banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and PNB, will remain closed in observance of Gandhi Jayanti and major festivals such as Dussehra, Vijaya Dashami, Durga Puja (Dasain), and Sri Sri Sankardeva’s Janmotsav.


Why Banks Are Closed on October 2, 2025


October 2 is not only remembered as Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary but also coincides with multiple cultural and religious celebrations across India. From Dussehra and Durga Puja to the Janmotsav of Saint Sankardeva, the day holds immense spiritual and national importance, leading to a complete bank holiday.

Full List of Bank Holidays in October 2025


If you are planning financial transactions this month, it’s important to be aware of regional bank holidays. Below is the state-wise schedule:


October 2: Nationwide closure for Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Vijaya Dashami, and Durga Puja.

October 3-4: Gangtok – Durga Puja (Dasain).


October 6: Agartala, Kolkata – Lakshmi Puja.

October 7: Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Shimla – Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima.

October 10: Shimla – Karva Chauth.

October 18: Guwahati – Kati Bihu.

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October 20-23: Multiple regions – Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja.

October 27: Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi – Chhath Puja.

October 28: Patna, Ranchi – Chhath Puja (continued).

October 31: Ahmedabad – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.

Are Online Banking Services Affected?


Despite bank branches being closed on these dates, customers can continue to use digital banking services without interruption. Facilities such as:


  • Internet banking
  • Mobile banking apps
  • UPI transactions
  • IMPS and NEFT transfers
  • ATM withdrawals

will remain fully functional, ensuring that essential financial activities can be carried out seamlessly.

October 2, 2025, marks a major bank holiday across India for Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra, with several more regional holidays following throughout the month. While physical branches stay closed, online banking, ATMs, and UPI payments ensure uninterrupted access to money and financial services.


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