Planning ahead can help you make the most of your time, whether it’s for a family vacation, festive celebrations, or personal errands. That’s why having a comprehensive Bank Holiday List 2025 is essential. This blog provides a complete list of national, public, and state-wise bank holidays in India so you can plan your year smartly and efficiently.
Bank Holidays in India – Overview for 2025
In India, banks remain closed on:
National Holidays
Government-declared public holidays (state-wise)
Weekly holidays (2nd and 4th Saturdays & Sundays)
List of National Bank Holidays 2025
Date
Day
Holiday
January 26
Sunday
Republic Day
August 15
Friday
Independence Day
October 2
Thursday
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
December 25
Thursday
Christmas Day
Month-wise Bank Holiday List 2025 in India
January 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
Jan 1
Wed
New Year’s Day
All (selective)
Jan 14
Tue
Makar Sankranti/Pongal
TN, AP, KA, others
Jan 26
Sun
Republic Day
National
February 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
Feb 19
Wed
Shivaji Jayanti
Maharashtra
March 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
Mar 17
Mon
Holi
All (selective)
Mar 29
Sat
Good Friday
National
April 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
Apr 10
Thu
Eid-ul-Fitr
All States
Apr 14
Mon
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
National
Apr 15
Tue
Bengali New Year/Bihu/Vishu
WB, AS, KL
May 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
May 1
Thu
Maharashtra Day / May Day
MH, TN, others
May 23
Fri
Buddha Purnima
All (selective)
June 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
Jun 5
Thu
Eid-al-Adha
All States
July 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
Jul 17
Thu
Muharram
All States
August 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
Aug 15
Fri
Independence Day
National
Aug 18
Mon
Raksha Bandhan
North India
Aug 25
Mon
Janmashtami
All (selective)
September 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
Sep 7
Sun
Ganesh Chaturthi
MH, KA, TN
October 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
Oct 2
Thu
Gandhi Jayanti
National
Oct 10
Fri
Dussehra
All (selective)
Oct 31
Fri
Diwali
National
November 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
Nov 1
Sat
Kannada Rajyotsava
Karnataka
Nov 7
Fri
Chhath Puja
Bihar, UP
December 2025 Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday
State(s)
Dec 25
Thu
Christmas Day
National
Dec 31
Wed
New Year’s Eve (optional)
Goa, NE States
Popular Regional Bank Holidays 2025
State
Popular Holiday
Date
Maharashtra
Gudi Padwa
Mar 31
Tamil Nadu
Pongal
Jan 14
West Bengal
Durga Puja (Ashtami, Navami)
Oct 8–10
Kerala
Onam
Sep 5
Punjab
Baisakhi
Apr 13
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No. Some bank holidays are state-specific and not observed nationwide.
Q2: Are banks open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays?
Yes. Banks are only closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
Q3: How do I get holiday updates automatically?
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Conclusion: Make the Most of Your Bank Holidays in 2025
Bank holidays are more than just off days—they’re opportunities to recharge, reconnect, and re-energize. Whether you’re planning a short trip, a festival celebration, or family time, this Bank Holiday List 2025 will keep you ahead. Don’t forget to share this post with friends and family so they can plan their year too!
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