Bank Holidays in India 2025

Knowing the bank holiday schedule for 2025 makes it easier to plan branch visits, payments, or other financial tasks. Whether you’re checking ‘are banks open today?’, confirming a Saturday bank holiday, or looking ahead to see if there’s a bank holiday tomorrow, having a clear list helps you stay prepared.

Below is the detailed list of bank holidays in 2025 so you can quickly check your bank’s working status today before stepping out.

Today's Holiday Status

Calendar

Banks are Open Today

Thursday,25 September 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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Is New Year's Day a Bank Holiday Across India?

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

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Are All State Holidays Applicable to Every Bank?

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