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Fourth Saturday Shuts Bank Branches Today as RBI Flags Up to 21 October Closures

Customers should check state schedules to plan branch visits around Gandhi Jayanti, the Diwali period, and other regional observances.

Overview

  • All banks across India are closed on Saturday, September 27, 2025, under RBI rules that make second and fourth Saturdays non-working.
  • RBI’s October 2025 calendar lists up to 21 non-working days, combining 15 RBI-declared holidays with six regular weekly offs.
  • Specific closure dates vary by state due to regional festivals, with examples including Kati Bihu in Assam and Durga Puja observances in eastern states.
  • Key October dates include October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti, October 20–23 for Diwali-related holidays, and October 31 for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti.
  • Digital channels such as internet and mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs remain available on bank holidays, though branch-dependent services resume on the next working day.