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A Complete List of Bank Holidays in 2025

The Reserve Bank of India issues a yearly holiday calendar that mentions the days when banks remain closed. Thus, individuals must be aware of this to plan their days accordingly.

This article illustrates the list of bank holidays this year. So, individuals willing to know about it can keep scrolling!

What are the Bank Holidays in 2025?

Bank holidays vary with each state. The following list of bank holidays specifies the days the banks will remain closed and mentions the second and fourth Saturdays on which banks are closed across all the states.

Day & Date Bank Holidays States
1st January, Wednesday New Year's Day Across the country
6th January, Monday Guru Govind Singh Jayanti Several states
11th January, Saturday Missionary Day Mizoram
11th January, Saturday Second Saturday Across the country
12th January, Sunday Swami Vivekananda Jayanti West Bengal
13th January, Monday Lohri Punjab and other states
14th January, Tuesday Sankranti Several states
14th January, Tuesday Pongal Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
15th January, Wednesday Thiruvalluvar Day Tamil Nadu
15th January, Wednesday Tusu Puja West Bengal and Assam
23rd January, Thursday Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti Many states
25th January, Saturday State Day Himachal Pradesh
25th January, Saturday Fourth Saturday Across the country
26th January, Sunday Republic Day All over India
31st January, Friday Me-Dam-Me-Phi Assam
8th February, Saturday Second Saturday All states
15th February, Saturday Lui-Ngai-Ni Manipur
19th February, Wednesday Shivaji Jayanti Maharashtra
22nd February, Saturday Fourth Saturday All states
26th February, Wednesday Maha Shivratri/ Shivaratri Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Bihar
8th March, Saturday Second Saturday All states
14th March, Friday Holi/Dolyatra Applicable for many states
20th March, Thursday March Equinox Applicable for only a few states
22nd March, Saturday Fourth Saturday All states
30th March, Sunday Ugadi Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Goa
31st March, Monday Ramadan Start Applicable for many states
1st April, Tuesday Eid al-Fitr Many states
6th April, Sunday Ram Navami Applicable in many states
10th April, Thursday Mahavir Jayanti Applicable only for a few states
12th April, Saturday Second Saturday All states
14th April, Monday Dr Ambedkar Jayanti Applicable nationwide
14th April, Sunday Vishu Kerala and parts of Karnataka
17th April, Thursday Maundy Thursday Kerala
18th April, Friday Good Friday Applicable for many states
26th April, Saturday Fourth Saturday Applicable throughout the nation
1st May, Thursday May Day/Maharashtra Day May Day - Across the country/ Maharashtra Day - Maharashtra
8th May, Thursday Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore West Bengal
9th May, Friday Maharana Pratap Jayanti Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan
10th May, Saturday Second Saturday National
24th May, Saturday Fourth Saturday National
May 30th, Friday Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev ji Punjab
6th June, Friday Eid al-Adha All states
14th June, Saturday Second Saturday All states
15th June, Sunday YMA Day Mizoram
28th June, Saturday Second Saturday All states
6th July, Sunday MHIP Day Mizoram
6th July, Sunday Muharram National apart from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Haryana, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Pondicherry, Punjab, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal
12th July, Saturday 2nd Saturday All states
26th July, Saturday 4th Saturday All states
31st July, Thursday Shaheed Udam Singh Martyrdom Day Haryana and Punjab
9th August, Saturday Rakhi Applicable only for few states
9th August, Saturday Second Saturday Applicable only for a few states
15th August, Friday Independence Day, Parsi New Year Applicable for all states
16th August, Saturday Krishna Janmashtami Applicable for all states
23rd August, Saturday Fourth Saturday Applicable for all states
26th August, Tuesday Vinayaka Chaturthi All over India
28th August, Thursday Nuakhai Odisha
2nd September, Tuesday Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashmi Rajasthan
4th September, Thursday Onam Kerala
5th September, Friday Thiruvonam Kerala
5th September, Friday Eid e Milad All over India
7th September, Sunday Indra Jatra Sikkim
7th September, Sunday Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti Kerala
12th September, Friday Friday Following Eid e Milad Jammu and Kashmir
13th September, Saturday 2nd Saturday All over India
21st September, Sunday Shree Narayana Guru Samadhi Kerala
22nd September, Monday Ghatasthapana Rajasthan
23rd September, Tuesday Heroes’ Martyrdom Day Haryana
27th September, Saturday 4th Saturday All over India
29th September, Monday Maha Saptami Across the country
30th September, Tuesday Maha Ashtami Many states across India
1st October, Wednesday Maha Navami Most states across India
2nd October, Thursday Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday Many states across India
2nd October, Thursday Vijaya Dashami Most states across India
11th October, Saturday Second Saturday Across the country
21st October, Tuesday Diwali Across the country
22nd October, Wednesday Govardhan Puja Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
24th October, Friday Ningol Chakouba Manipur
25th October, Saturday Fourth Saturday Across the country
28th October, Tuesday Chhath Puja Bihar
31st October, Friday Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday Gujarat
1st November, Saturday Kut, Puducherry Liberation Day, Haryana Day, Karnataka Rajyotsava, Kerala Piravi Kut: Manipur, Puducherry Liberation Day: Puducherry, Haryana Day: Haryana, Karnataka Rajyotsava: Karnataka & Kerala Piravi: Kerala
2nd November, Sunday Vikram Samvat New Year Gujarat
5th November, Wednesday Karthika Purnima Odisha and Telangana
5th November, Friday Guru Nanak Jayanti Guru Nanak’s Birthday - Punjab, Chandigarh
7th November, Thursday Chhat Puja Bihar
8th November, Saturday Second Saturday Across the country
8th November, Saturday Kanaka Dasa Jayanti Karnataka
22nd November, Saturday Fourth Saturday Across the country
25th November, Tuesday Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day Punjab
1st December, Monday Swadeshi Day Arunachal Pradesh
3rd December, Wednesday St. Francis Xavier Communion Goa
5th December, Friday Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Birthday Jammu Kashmir
12th December, Friday Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma Meghalaya
13th December, Saturday Second Saturday Across the country
18th December, Thursday Guru Ghasidas Jayanti Chattisgarh
19th December, Friday Liberation Day Daman and Diu and Goa
24th December, Wednesday Christmas Holidays Meghalaya and Mizoram
25th December, Thursday Christmas National Holiday
26th December, Friday Christmas Holidays Meghalaya and Telangana
26th December, Friday Shaheed Udham Singh Jayanti Haryana
27th December, Saturday Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh
27th December, Saturday Fourth Saturday Across the country
30th December, Tuesday Tamu Losar Sikkim
30th December, Tuesday U Kiang Nongba Meghalaya
31st December, Wednesday New Year Eve Manipur and Mizoram

Thus, this is all about bank holidays in 2025. Knowing about the same will help individuals schedule the holidays and perform the necessary tasks that are impossible to do on regular days or relax their minds from their regular work routine.

FAQs about Bank Holidays in 2025

How many bank holidays are available in April 2025?

There are nearly 8 bank holidays in April 2025, spread across the country. Some are national holidays applicable throughout the country, while others are specific to certain states.

Are state holidays valid for all banks?

No, holidays celebrated in specific states cannot be considered bank holidays, with certain exceptions.

What are the major national bank holidays in India for 2025?

Major national bank holidays include Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2).

Do all banks close on weekends?

Yes, all banks in India are closed on Saturdays (2nd and 4th) and Sundays.

What should I do if I need banking services on a holiday?

Most banks offer online banking services that remain operational even when physical branches are closed. On these days, you can make transactions using mobile apps or online portals.

Is there a difference between public holidays and bank holidays?

Yes, public holidays may apply to government offices and schools, while bank holidays refer to days when banks are closed. Some public holidays may not be recognized as bank holidays.

How can I find the official list of bank holidays for 2025?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the official list of bank holidays which can be found on their official website.