Bank Holiday on Chhath Puja: Preparations for Chhath Puja are in full swing across the country . This festival is not only a symbol of faith but also a festival that unites families and society. Banks will also be closed in some cities on this occasion. So, if you have any important banking work, please complete it today. Let’s find out in which cities banks will be closed.
Bank Holidays in These Cities
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar, banks will be closed in Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi on Monday, October 27, 2025, the evening offering of Arghya (wedding) for Chhath Puja. Patna and Ranchi have also declared a bank holiday on October 28. This means that residents of Bihar and Jharkhand will have to postpone any offline banking work during these two days.
What to do if there is important banking work?
Bank holidays during festivals often cause people to worry, but there’s no need to panic. Most banking tasks can now be completed online. If you need to deposit a check, deposit or withdraw cash, or have any other important business at a branch, get it done before the holiday.
Online banking will continue
Despite the bank holiday, services like net banking, mobile banking, and UPI will remain operational. You can make payments and transfers from the comfort of your home using IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS. Cash withdrawals, balance checks, and mini-statements will also be possible at ATMs. This means digital banking will continue to be helpful even when banks are closed.
This year, Chhath Puja begins on October 25th. This four-day festival symbolizes the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees observe a fast with strict discipline, devotion, and offer prayers to the Sun God for the well-being and prosperity of their families. This festival is celebrated with great pomp in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the Terai region of Nepal.