Planning your financial activities requires awareness of bank holidays, as these can vary by state and region in India. Below is a detailed overview of the bank holidays for 2024 and 2025 to assist you in organizing your banking needs effectively.
Bank Holidays in 2025:
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applicable States/Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana |
| January 14 | Tuesday | Makar Sankranti | Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Telangana |
| January 26 | Sunday | Republic Day | Nationwide |
| March 14 | Friday | Holi | Bihar, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
| March 31 | Monday | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Varies (Subject to moon sighting) |
| April 10 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
| April 14 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Nationwide |
| May 1 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day | Maharashtra |
| August 15 | Friday | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| August 27 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa |
| October 2 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Nationwide |
| October 21 | Tuesday | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal |
| October 22 | Wednesday | Diwali (Bali Pratipada) | Karnataka, Maharashtra |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurab (Guru Nanak Jayanti) | Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas | Nationwide |
Key Notes for Bank Holidays
- Regional Variations: Bank holidays are often state-specific and depend on local festivals or cultural practices.
- National Holidays: Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) are holidays across all states.
- State-Specific Observances: Certain holidays, like Pongal, are observed only in Tamil Nadu, while Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated predominantly in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Religious Holidays: Movable holidays, such as Eid and Muharram, depend on lunar sightings and may vary slightly.
Conclusion:
Being aware of these holidays is crucial for scheduling banking or financial activities. Always verify specific holidays for your state or region to avoid any inconvenience.
