2025 Bank Holidays Full List: The stage is set for the start of the new year. As we prepare for a purposeful and prosperous beginning to 2025, it is essential to be aware of the bank holidays. This simple information can aid in better financial planning and provide a clearer understanding of how the banking system operates.
Bank holidays play a crucial role in financial management as these dates help streamline transaction schedules and other related activities. However, it is important to check with your local bank branch to stay prepared for emergencies, festive seasons, or long weekend plans.
The list of bank holidays includes all festive occasions of regional and national significance, as well as dates when banks are closed on weekends. For the uninitiated, it is important to note that across India, both private and public banks remain closed on the second Saturdays and all Sundays of every month. Here is the list of all bank holidays in India. The list includes all public holidays that are falling on Saturdays and Sundays.
Date | Reason | Day |
11 January 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
25 January 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
26 January 2025 | Republic Day | Sunday |
8 February 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
22 February 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
26 February 2025 | Maha Shivaratri | Wednesday |
8 March 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
14 March 2025 | Holi | Friday |
22 March 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
30 March 2025 | Ugadi | Sunday |
12 April 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
13 April 2025 | Vaisakhi | Sunday |
14 April 2025 | Ambedkar Jayanti | Monday |
18 April 2025 | Good Friday | Friday |
26 April 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
1 May 2025 | May Day | Thursday |
10 May 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
24 May 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
6 June 2025 | Bakrid/Eid al-Adha | Friday |
14 June 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
28 June 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
12 July 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
26 July 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
9 August 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
15 August 2025 | Independence Day | Friday |
15 August 2025 | Janmashtami | Friday |
23 August 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
13 September 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
27 September 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
2 October 2025 | Gandhi Jayanti | Thursday |
11 October 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
20 October 2025 | Diwali | Monday |
25 October 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
8 November 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
22 November 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
13 December 2025 | 2nd Saturday | Saturday |
25 December 2025 | Christmas Day | Thursday |
27 December 2025 | 4th Saturday | Saturday |
All banks in India announce holidays based on the schedule set by the Reserve Bank of India and regional calendar for state-specific festivities.
Will Indian banks remain closed on New Year’s 2025?
It should be noted that there is no communication by the RBI regarding the bank holiday on January 1, 2025. Hence, banks in India will remain open tomorrow on January 1, 2025.
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