List of Bank Holidays in 2025
Bank holidays in India are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Negotiable Instruments Act. These holidays are observed by banks, government offices, and financial institutions, leading to closures in banking services. It is essential for businesses and individuals to plan their financial transactions and activities in advance to avoid any inconvenience due to these holidays.
In 2025, India will observe 26 bank holidays, including national and regional holidays. The national holidays such as Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are celebrated across the country. Additionally, each state in India has its own set of regional holidays based on local customs and traditions.
The list of bank holidays in India for 2025 includes festivals like Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas, and various state-specific holidays. These holidays play a significant role in the cultural and religious landscape of the country, allowing people to celebrate and commemorate important events. Planning ahead for these holidays ensures a smooth functioning of financial activities amidst the scheduled closures.
Bank Holidays in January 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Republic Day | 26.1.2025 (Sunday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| New Year’s Day | 1.1.2025 (Wednesday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | 6.1.2025 (Monday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 11.1.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Makar Sankranti/ Magha Bihu/ Pongal/ Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | 14.1.2025 (Tuesday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Fourth Holiday | 25.1.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
Bank Holidays in February 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Maha Shivaratri | 26.2.2025 (Wednesday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Basant Panchami / Sri Panchami | 2.2.2025 (Sunday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 8.2.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | 12.2.2025 (Wednesday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Fourth Holiday | 22.2.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Birthday of Swami Dayananda Baraswati | 23.2.2025 (Sunday) | Restricted Holiday |
Bank Holidays in March 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 8.3.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Holika Dahan | 13.3.2025 (Thursday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Dolyatra | 14.3.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Holi | 14.3.2025 (Friday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Fourth Saturday | 22.3.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Jamat-UI-Vida | 28.3.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand | 30.3.2025 (Sunday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | 31.3.2025 (Monday) | Gazetted Holiday |
Bank Holidays in April 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Annual Closing of Bank A/C | 1.4.2025 (Tuesday) | Bank Holiday |
| Ram Navmi | 6.4.2025 (Sunday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | 10.4.2025 (Thursday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 12.4.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Vaisakhi / Vishu | 13.4.2025 (Sunday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Meshadi (Tamil New Year’s Day) | 14.4.2025 (Monday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) | 15.4.2025 (Tuesday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Good Friday | 18.4.2025 (Friday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Easter Sunday | 20.4.2025 (Sunday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Fourth Saturday | 26.4.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
Bank Holidays in May 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Guru Rabindranath’s Birthday | 9.5.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 10.5.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Buddha Purnima | 12.5.2025 (Monday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Fourth Saturday | 24.5.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
Bank Holidays in June 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 07.6.2025 (Saturday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 14.6.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Rath Yatra | 27.6.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Fourth Saturday | 28.6.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
Bank Holidays in July 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Muharram | 6.7.2025 (Sunday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 12.7.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Fourth Saturday | 26.7.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
Bank Holidays in August 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Raksha Bandhan | 9.8.2025 (Saturday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 9.8.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Independence Day | 15.8.2025 (Friday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Parsi New Year’s day/ Nauraj | 15.8.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Janmashtami (Smarta) | 15.8.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Janmashtami | 16.8.2025 (Saturday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Fourth Saturday | 23.8.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi/ Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27.8.2025 (Wednesday) | Restricted Holiday |
Bank Holidays in September 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad | 5.9.2025 (Friday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Onam or Thiru Onam Day | 5.9.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 13.9.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Fourth Saturday | 27.9.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Dussehra (Saptami) | 29.9.2025 (Monday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Dussehra (Mahashtami) | 30.9.2025 (Tuesday) | Restricted Holiday |
Bank Holidays in October 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Dussehra (Mahanavmi) | 1.10.2025 (Wednesday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 2.10.2025 (Thursday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Dussehra | 2.10.2025 (Thursday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | 7.10.2025 (Tuesday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) | 10.10.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 11.10.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Naraka Chaturdasi | 20.10.2025 (Monday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Diwali (Deepavali) | 20.10.2025 (Monday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Govardhan Puja | 22.10.2025 (Wednesday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Bhai Duj | 23.10.2025 (Thursday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Fourth Saturday | 25.10.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | 28.10.2025 (Tuesday) | Restricted Holiday |
Bank Holidays in November 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 5.11.2025 (Wednesday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 8.11.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Fourth Saturday | 22.11.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | 24.11.2025 (Monday) | Restricted Holiday |
Bank Holidays in December 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 13.12.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Christmas Eve | 24.12.2025 (Wednesday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Christmas Day | 25.12.2025 (Thursday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Fourth Saturday | 27.12.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
What is Bank Holiday List 2025?
Bank holidays in India include 3 national holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti and list of holidays for 2025 when banks are closed in India.
When is Holi in 2025?
The Holi festival will be observed on March 14, 2025.
When is Diwali in 2025?
The Diwali festival will be observed on October 20, 2025.