Bank holidays from 6-11 October: Banks to remain closed on THESE days this week; check full schedule

Bank holidays from 6-11 October

The banks are set to remain shut for almost 21 days in the month of October in wake of festive season. In the second week of October, the banks across states will remain closed on multiple days between Oct 6-11. The banks will remain closed on the occasion of Lakshmi Puja, Karva Chauth, Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, etc in different regions.

According to RBI Holiday calendar, bank holidays are marked under Negotiable Instruments Act, ie these holidays can vary from region to region.

October 6 — Lakshmi Puja

Banks will remain closed on October 6 in Agartala and Kolkata for Lakshmi Puja, also known as Kojagara Puja or Kojagari Purnima. The festival, celebrated on a full moon night is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. However, banks in other parts of the country will function as usual.

October 7 — Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti & Kumar Purnima

Banks are set to remain closed in Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, and Shimla on October 7, 2025 on the occasion of birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, and Kumar Purnima, a festival celebrated in Odisha and eastern states.

October 10 — Karva Chauth

On October 10, banks in the Shimla region will be shut for Karva Chauth, a popular festival where women observe a fast for the long life of their husbands.

October 11 — Second Saturday

Nationwide, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks will remain closed on October 11, as it falls on the second Saturday of the month.

With nearly 21 holidays lined up for October, it’s best for customers to plan their visits and online transactions wisely. Fortunately, digital banking services, ATMs, UPI, and mobile apps will continue to function seamlessly.