Public Holidays in October 2025
Public holidays in India are national holidays and apply to all states in India, as well as regional holidays that apply only to specific states. The following is the list of public holidays in October 2025. October is a month that has several public holidays as well as a very important holiday Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday, Dussehra, Diwali. Apart from this, each state may have its own share of regional holidays.
List of 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 |
| 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 |
| Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | 28.10.2025 (Tuesday) | Restricted Holiday |
Bank Holidays in October 2025
Banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Apart from this, banks are also closed on national holidays, public holidays, and regional holidays (which differ from state to state). Knowing bank holidays in advance will help to plan your visits to your bank in advance.
| 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 |