Bank Holidays in India 2025

Knowing this month's bank holiday schedule can make it easier to plan your visits and financial tasks. Whether you're wondering "are banks open today?" or checking if it's a bank Saturday holiday, having a clear view helps.
Below is a detailed list of bank holidays for 2025– perfect for figuring out if today is a bank working day, if there's a "bank holiday tomorrow", or to ensure your "bank's working status today" before stepping out.

Today's Holiday Status

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Banks are Open Today

Friday,4 July 2025

No bank holidays today. All banks are operating as per normal business hours.

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Note: Showing holidays declared in most Indian states. For state-specific holidays, please select a specific state.

List of Bank Holidays

Here is a list of all the significant bank holidays in India during 2025.Whether you are looking to check for a bank that's open on a Saturday, the bank is operating today, or to plan for a bank holiday tomorrow, the list below will assist you in planning accordingly. For state-specific information, visit the state-wise pages for this month's more specific bank holiday list.
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Note: All banks will remain closed on bank holidays. ATMs will be open.

Types of Bank Holidays

Bank holidays are usually categorised into two types: National Holidays and Government Holidays.

National Holidays

National Holidays

Gazetted holidays observed nationwide

There are three gazetted holidays (or national holidays) that India observes when banks and all financial institutions remain closed.

  • Republic Day
  • Independence Day
  • Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Government Holidays

Government Holidays

Central and state government holidays

There are two types of government holidays: state government holidays and central government holidays. While central government holidays like Makar Sankranti, Good Friday, Eid al-Fitr, Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, and Christmas are observed nationwide, state holidays depend on the state in which the bank is located.

Central Government Holidays

Makar SankrantiGood FridayEid al-FitrHoliDiwaliDussehraChristmas
State holidays vary by location – check local listings above for your specific state.
RTGS and NEFT Holidays in India 2025

RTGS and NEFT Holidays in India 2025

Electronic payment systems availability

RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) and NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) are electronic payment systems for interbank fund transfers. Managed by the regulatory authority, both services have been available 24/7 since 14 December 2020.

Available 24/7 - No holiday restrictions
Bank Holidays on Second and Fourth Saturdays in India 2025

Bank Holidays on Second and Fourth Saturdays in India 2025

Weekend banking schedule explained

Banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month in addition to the above-mentioned bank holidays. The fifth Saturday of a month with five Saturdays is a working day for banks. In the past, banks would only open for a half-day on Saturdays.

Jan

112nd Saturday
254th Saturday

Feb

082nd Saturday
224th Saturday

Mar

082nd Saturday
224th Saturday

Apr

122nd Saturday
264th Saturday

May

102nd Saturday
244th Saturday

Jun

142nd Saturday
284th Saturday

Jul

122nd Saturday
264th Saturday

Aug

092nd Saturday
234th Saturday

Sep

132nd Saturday
274th Saturday

Oct

112nd Saturday
254th Saturday

Nov

082nd Saturday
224th Saturday

Dec

132nd Saturday
274th Saturday

India's banking network consists of several forms of banks. Right from commercial banks, cooperative banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Small Finance Banks (SFBs), and Local Area Banks (LABs), all these banks follow national and government holidays according to the regulatory authority calendar. They also implement other regional holidays depending on the state in which they are operating. Apart from these, banks are also closed during the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Bank Holidays 2025

When Are Banks Closed in India?

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Banks in India are closed on national holidays, state regional holidays, and also have a bank Saturday holiday on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.

Is New Year's Day a Bank Holiday Across India?

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No, New Year's Day is not a bank holiday for all banks in India. While some states observe it as a regional holiday, banks in other regions may remain open. It's best to check if today is a bank working day or if banks are open today in your specific state.

Will Banks Be Closed on a Weekday If a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend?

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Banks will not observe a weekday off if a public holiday falls on a weekend. So, if you're checking whether today is a bank working day or if banks are open today, bank holidays falling on weekends generally don't result in an additional weekday closure.

Are All State Holidays Applicable to Every Bank?

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No, not all state holidays are observed as bank holidays by every bank. Holiday schedules can vary depending on the bank's branch location, so it's important to check if today is a bank working day in your specific state or branch.
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