Bank Holiday on Diwali: Are banks closed on October 21 for Govardhan Puja? Check here
According to the statewide calendar of bank holidays issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks across several states are closed on Diwali Amavasya, Deepawali and Govardhan Pooja.
Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed on Govardhan Puja?
As Diwali 2025 week continues, banks in some states are closed on Tuesday, October 21, in view of Govardhan Puja. According to the statewide calendar of bank holidays issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks across several states are closed on Diwali Amavasya, Deepawali and Govardhan Pooja.
Where are banks closed today?
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Banks will remain closed on Tuesday, October 21 in Belapur, Bhopal, Gangtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Raipur and Srinagar. Banks will remain open in Delhi, Noida and other NCR cities.
Bank holidays in October and November 2025
In October 2025, banks are set to remain closed in several states and cities on October 22 and 23, as well as October 25 (fourth Saturday of the month).
In November 2025, banks are closed in multiple states on the 5th for Guru Nanak Jayanti.