Indian Bank Holidays 2025 – Below is a comprehensive table listing the major bank holidays in India for 2025, categorized by month. The holidays include national holidays, regional festivals, and mandatory closures on second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. Note that some holidays are state-specific, and the final list may be updated by the RBI or Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). For precise details, refer to official sources like www.rbi.org.in or www.india.gov.in.
Types of Bank Holidays in India
Indian bank holidays are categorized into two main types:
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National Holidays (Gazetted Holidays): These are observed nationwide and include:
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- Republic Day: January 26, 2025, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
- Independence Day: August 15, 2025, marking India’s independence from British rule.
- Gandhi Jayanti: October 2, 2025, honoring Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
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Government and Regional Holidays: These include religious, cultural, and state-specific festivals, varying by state. Examples include Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas, and regional festivals like Pongal, Onam, and Bihu.
Additionally, banks observe:
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- Second and Fourth Saturdays: All banks are closed on these days, as per RBI guidelines. If a month has five Saturdays, the fifth Saturday is a working day.
- Sundays: All Sundays are mandatory weekly holidays.
Indian Bank Holidays 2025 Table
| Month | Date | Holiday | Applicable Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | January 1 | New Year’s Day/Loosong/Namsoong | Aizawl, Chennai, Gangtok, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Kolkata, Shillong |
| January 6 | Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | Chandigarh | |
| January 11 | Missionary Day/Imoinu Iratpa | Aizawl, Imphal | |
| January 14 | Makar Sankranti/Pongal/Maghe Sankranti/Magh Bihu/Birthday of Hazarat Ali | Various states | |
| January 23 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti/Vir Surendrasai Jayanti | Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Odisha | |
| January 26 | Republic Day | Nationwide | |
| January 11, 25 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| January 5, 12, 19, 26 | Sundays | Nationwide | |
| February | February 12 | Losar | Gangtok |
| February 26 | Maha Shivratri | Most states except Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Tripura, Karnataka, Kerala, Nagaland | |
| February 8, 22 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| February 2, 9, 16, 23 | Sundays | Nationwide | |
| March | March 13 | Holika Dahan/Attukal Pongala | Kerala, Dehradun, Kanpur, Lucknow, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram |
| March 14 | Holi/Dhuleti/Dhulandi/Dol Jatra | Most states except Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Tripura, Karnataka, Kerala, Nagaland | |
| March 15 | Holi/Yaosang 2nd Day | Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, Patna | |
| March 8, 22 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Sundays | Nationwide | |
| April | April 1 | Year-end Bank Closing/Sarhul | Nationwide except Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya; Jharkhand for Sarhul |
| April 10 | Mahavir Jayanti | Various states | |
| April 14 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Vishu/Biju/Buisu Festival/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Tamil New Year’s Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba | Various states | |
| April 15 | Bengali New Year’s Day/Himachal Day/Bohag Bihu | Various states | |
| April 18 | Good Friday | Most states | |
| April 30 | Akshaya Tritiya/Basava Jayanti | Karnataka | |
| April 12, 26 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| April 6, 13, 20, 27 | Sundays | Nationwide | |
| May | May 1 | Labour Day/Maharashtra Day/Gujarat Foundation Day | Maharashtra, Gujarat |
| May 7 | Panchayat Elections Phase 2 | Assam | |
| May 9 | Rabindranath Tagore’s Birth Anniversary | West Bengal | |
| May 12 | Buddha Purnima | Various cities | |
| May 26 | Kazi Nazrul Islam’s Birth Anniversary | Tripura | |
| May 10, 24 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| May 4, 11, 18, 25 | Sundays | Nationwide | |
| June | June 16 | Bakrid/Eid al-Adha | Various states |
| June 14, 28 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Sundays | Nationwide | |
| July | July 17 | Muharram | Various states |
| July 12, 26 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| July 6, 13, 20, 27 | Sundays | Nationwide | |
| August | August 9 | Raksha Bandhan | Restricted holiday in some states, may involve partial closures |
| August 15 | Independence Day | Nationwide | |
| August 27 | Ganesh Chaturthi/Samvatsari/Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata | Various states | |
| August 9, 23 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Sundays | Nationwide | |
| September | September 5 | Janmashtami | Various states |
| September 13, 27 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| September 7, 14, 21, 28 | Sundays | Nationwide | |
| October | October 2 | Gandhi Jayanti | Nationwide |
| October 20 | Diwali | Most states | |
| October 21 | Durga Puja/Dussehra | Various states | |
| October 11, 25 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| October 5, 12, 19, 26 | Sundays | Nationwide | |
| November | November 5 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh |
| November 8, 22 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Sundays | Nationwide | |
| December | December 25 | Christmas | Most states |
| December 13, 27 | Second and Fourth Saturdays | Nationwide | |
| December 7, 14, 21, 28 | Sundays | Nationwide |
Notes
- State-Specific Variations: Holidays like Pongal, Onam, and Bihu are observed only in specific states (e.g., Tamil Nadu for Pongal, Kerala for Onam, Assam for Bihu). Check local bank announcements for confirmation.
- Total Holidays: The number of bank holidays varies by state, typically ranging from 40 to 55 days, including national holidays, regional festivals, second and fourth Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Verification: The above list is tentative and based on RBI’s holiday calendar trends and regional observances. Always verify with official sources like www.rbi.org.in or your bank’s website for the final schedule.
- Digital Banking: Online banking, UPI, IMPS, and ATM services remain operational on holidays, while physical branch services are suspended.
How to Check Bank Holiday Schedules
- RBI Website: Visit www.rbi.org.in for the official holiday calendar.
- Bank Websites: Major banks (SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Indian Bank) publish state-wise holiday lists.
- Government Portals: Check www.india.gov.in for national and regional holiday updates.
- Local Branches: Contact your bank branch for state-specific holiday confirmations.
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