As we step into 2025, being informed about bank holidays is essential for managing finances and planning transactions efficiently. This guide provides a comprehensive list of bank holidays across India, including those falling on weekends, and highlights key dates of regional and national significance.
Understanding Bank Holidays
Bank holidays include public and regional holidays, as well as scheduled weekend closures. Private and public sector banks in India are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month and all Sundays. These closures ensure smoother operations and provide customers and employees time for personal engagements.
Key Observations for 2025
- Banks will observe regular closures on second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays.
- Major national holidays like Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) fall on weekends.
- Regional holidays such as Holi (March 14), Good Friday (April 18), and Diwali (October 20) are also included in the list.
Will Banks Be Closed on New Year’s Day 2025?
Contrary to common assumptions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not designated January 1, 2025, as a bank holiday. Banks across India will operate as usual on this day.
Complete List of Bank Holidays in 2025
Here is a rephrased version of the list for clarity and readability:
- January 2025:
- 11th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 25th: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
- 26th: Republic Day (Sunday)
- February 2025:
- 8th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 22nd: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
- 26th: Maha Shivaratri (Wednesday)
- March 2025:
- 8th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 14th: Holi (Friday)
- 22nd: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
- 30th: Ugadi (Sunday)
- April 2025:
- 12th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 13th: Vaisakhi (Sunday)
- 14th: Ambedkar Jayanti (Monday)
- 18th: Good Friday (Friday)
- 26th: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
- May 2025:
- 1st: May Day (Thursday)
- 10th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 24th: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
- June 2025:
- 6th: Bakrid/Eid al-Adha (Friday)
- 14th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 28th: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
- July 2025:
- 12th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 26th: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
- August 2025:
- 9th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 15th: Independence Day & Janmashtami (Friday)
- 23rd: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
- September 2025:
- 13th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 27th: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
- October 2025:
- 2nd: Gandhi Jayanti (Thursday)
- 11th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 20th: Diwali (Monday)
- 25th: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
- November 2025:
- 8th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 22nd: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
- December 2025:
- 13th: 2nd Saturday (Saturday)
- 25th: Christmas Day (Thursday)
- 27th: 4th Saturday (Saturday)
Why Plan Around Bank Holidays?
Awareness of these dates helps individuals and businesses avoid last-minute disruptions. Whether scheduling loan payments, conducting business transactions, or planning festive celebrations, knowing when banks will be closed ensures smooth financial operations.
