Are banks closed on October 10? Know here
There are many public holidays in October 2025, including Diwali and Dhanteras. So, will banks remain closed on October 10 for Karva Chauth?
Public holiday: Karva Chauth, one of the most important Hindu festivals, will be celebrated on Friday, October 10. The festival is mostly celebrated by married women, especially in northern India. For this reason, many people wonder whether banks will have a holiday on this day.
Are banks open or closed on October 10?
Banks in Himachal Pradesh will remain closed on October 10, 2025, due to Karva Chauth. However, banks in other states will continue to operate as usual.
Public holidays in October 2025
There are many public holidays in October 2025, including Diwali and Dhanteras. Therefore, banks will be closed on Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, Govardhan Pooja and more.
Except for Sundays and national and regional holidays, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. The first, third and fifth Saturdays (if any) are working days of banks unless otherwise specified in the holiday calendar of the RBI.
Karva Chauth
Karva Chauth or Karwa Chauth is a Hindu festival celebrated by Hindu women. It is celebrated in the Bikram Sambat month of Kartika. The event occurs on the fourth day after the full moon. On Karva Chauth, women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands.
