Bank Holiday 13 October 2025: Due to the festive season, there will be many holidays in the month of October. The month of October began with the Dussehra holidays. Banks across the country will be closed for several days next week. Due to Reserve Bank of India regulations and regional festivals, banks will be closed in many states between October 13 and October 19, 2025. In fact, the month of October has been closed for major festivals like Navratri, Durga Puja, Karva Chauth, and Diwali.
Will all government and private sector banks across the country be closed on Monday, October 13? Actually, Monday is the festival of Ahoi Vrat across the country. Will banks be closed on Monday, October 13, due to Ahoi Vrat?
Ahoi Vrat will be observed on October 13
Ahoi Vrat will be observed on Monday, October 13. Banks will not be closed on Monday, October 13, due to Ahoi. The RBI has not declared a Monday holiday. Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed by mothers in Hinduism to pray for the long life of their children. This fast is observed on the Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartika.
Complete List of Holidays
October 18: Banks in Assam will be closed for Kati Bihu.
October 20: Banks will be closed in more than 20 states for Diwali, Narak Chaturdashi, and Kali Puja.
October 21: Banks will be closed in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha for Lakshmi Puja and Govardhan Puja.
October 22: Banks will be closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh for Diwali, New Year, and Balipadyami.
October 23: Several states, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, will observe a holiday for Bhai Dooj and Chitragupta Puja.
October 27: Banks in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand will be closed for Chhath Puja.
October 28: Banks in Bihar and Jharkhand will be closed for Chhath Puja (morning offering).
October 31: Gujarat will observe a holiday in honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.
ATM services remain operational 24/7, even during bank holidays. Online banking services, such as NEFT, IMPS, and RTGS, are available for remittances during bank holidays.