RBI Mandated Bank Holiday Today On September 29, 2025
Did you know that banks will be closed on September 29 in Agartala, Kolkata, and Guwahati?
Yes, it’s a special RBI-mandated holiday, At few specific places.
This day marks Maha Saptami, the seventh day of the vibrant Durga Puja festival, celebrated with great joy during the Hindu month of Ashwin. And If you live in or near Agartala, Kolkata, and Guwahati, remember to plan your banking tasks accordingly.
But don’t worry, digital banking and ATMs will still be available to help you out! So, get ready to enjoy the festivities without worrying about bank hours!
Banking Services During Holidays: What You Need to Know
- Online and mobile banking stay up and running during holidays, unless there’s a technical glitch.
- Need cash? ATMs are open for withdrawals anytime!
- UPI and app payments work just like any other day, smooth and hassle-free.
- RBI and state governments decide bank holidays based on festivals, local events, and operational needs.
- Official holiday updates are posted on the RBI website and shared with banks and financial institutions.
So, even if banks are closed, your money moves easily!
Bank Holidays This Week (September 29 – October 5, 2025)
- September 29 (Monday):
RBI-mandated holiday for Agartala, Kolkata, and Guwahati due to Maha Saptami (Durga Puja). - September 30 (Tuesday):
Banks closed in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Imphal, Jaipur, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi for Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami and Navratri. - October 1 (Wednesday):
Banks closed in Agartala, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Itanagar, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong, Thiruvananthapuram for Navratri End / Maha Navami / Dussehra / Vijayadasami / Durga Puja. - October 2 (Thursday):
Pan-India bank holiday for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dasara, Vijaya Dashami, Dussehra, Durga Puja (Dasain), and Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva. - October 3 (Friday):
Banks closed in Gangtok for Durga Puja (Dasain). - October 4 (Saturday):
Banks closed in Gangtok for Durga Puja (Dasain). - October 5 (Sunday):
Banks closed pan-India for the usual Sunday weekly off.
Bank Holidays Across India Next Week
- All seven days next week feature bank holidays in various parts of India.
- These holidays are due to religious celebrations, local festivities, and national holidays like Navratri, Durga Puja, Gandhi Jayanti, and weekends.
- Banks across India, including the State Bank of India (SBI), remain closed during RBI-mandated holidays.
- Holidays also include the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays of the month.
(With Inputs)