School, Banks Holiday: On October 28, 2025, many states will be celebrating holidays for the festival holiday of Chhath Puja and precautions for Cyclone Montha, prompting bank closures and school holidays in specific areas for safety and convenience.
Bank Holidays on October 28, 2025
| State | Bank Holiday Status |
| Bihar | Closed |
| Jharkhand | Closed |
| Uttar Pradesh | Partial closure |
| West Bengal | Closed on October 27 (pre-Chhath day) |
| Other States | Open (with limited services) |
School and College Holidays on October 28, 2025
| State / Region | Areas Affected | Remarks |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, East & West Godavari, Eluru | All schools and colleges closed till Oct 30 due to cyclone |
| Odisha | Ganjam, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Kandhamal | Schools closed till Oct 29 due to heavy rain and cyclone |
| Yanam | Entire region | Schools and colleges closed till Oct 29 |
| Delhi | Entire city | Schools and govt offices closed for Chhath Puja |
| Uttar Pradesh | Selected regions | Schools closed Oct 27-29 for festival |
Notes:
- Banks are encouraging customers to use digital services for banks branches that will be closed during Chhath Puja and the changing weather conditions.
- School holidays will only be declared in cyclone-concerned areas to keep students safe.
- Local jurisdictions are updating the public on weather and travel advisories.
- Officials are monitoring the cyclone and announcing facility closures or safety measures accordingly. Keep following local news and weather to stay in tune with closures or local safety concerns.
Holiday notifications and closures vary by state and institution. Readers are advised to verify with official government, RBI, or local administration announcements before planning visits or travel.
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