By IndiaHub 
Banks in Bihar and Jharkhand are closed today for Chhath Puja (Morning Puja). As the celebrations are regional, bank holidays vary by state, and branches in areas where Chhath Puja is observed will remain closed today, while those in other parts of the country will function as usual. Customers are advised to use online banking and digital payment services to carry out essential transactions during the holiday.
Significance of Chhath Puja
It is celebrated especially in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
During Chhath Puja, prayers are dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, to express gratitude for the blessings of life on Earth and to seek the fulfilment of personal wishes. The Hindu goddess Chhathi Maiya (or Chhathi Mata), the sixth form of Prakriti and Surya’s sister, is also worshipped during the festival.
Upcoming bank holidays in October 2025
Bank holiday on October 31, 2025
Banks will be closed in Gujarat on October 31, 2025 to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday.
Bank holidays in October 2025
Banks will be closed on various occasions in October 2025 for festivals such as Ayudhapooja, Vijayadashami, Durga Puja, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Lakshmi Puja, Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima, Karva Chauth, Kati Bihu, Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, Govardhan Pooja, Diwali, Balipadyami, Bhaidooj, Chhath Puja and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday.
Stat wise October 2025 holiday list
| Oct-25 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 31 |
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| Vijayawada | • | • |
October holiday description
| Holiday Description | Day |
| Navaratri Ends/Maha Navami/Dussehra/Ayudhapooja, Vijayadasami/Durga Puja (Dasain) | 1 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dasara/Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra/Durga Puja (Dasain)/Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva | 2 |
| Durga Puja (Dasain) | 3 |
| Durga Puja (Dasain) | 4 |
| Lakshmi Puja | 6 |
| Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima | 7 |
| Karva Chauth | 10 |
| Kati Bihu | 18 |
| Diwali (Deepavali)/Naraka Chaturdashi/Kali Puja | 20 |
| Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)/Deepawali/Govardhan Pooja | 21 |
| Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Vikram Samvant New Year Day/Govardhan Pooja/Balipadyami, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) | 22 |
| Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj/Chitragupt Jayanti/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Bhratridwitiya/Ningol Chakkouba | 23 |
| Chath Puja (Evening Puja) | 27 |
| Chath Puja (Morning Puja) | 28 |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday | 31 |