Bank Holiday on October 31st: The month of October is coming to an end, and with it, the festive season has also subsided. Many people are preparing to complete their pending banking work. But if you are planning to visit the bank tomorrow, October 31st, then first know that banks will be closed in some states on this day. To know, “Is it a government or bank holiday today or tomorrow?” visit our homepage.

Why bank Holiday on October 31st?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a list of bank holidays every month, detailing holidays for all states. According to this list, banks will be open nationwide on October 31st, 2025 (Friday), but banks in Gujarat will remain closed. Therefore, if you live in Gujarat, postpone your bank visits tomorrow.

Why will banks be closed in Gujarat?

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary is celebrated nationwide on October 31st. This day is also celebrated as National Unity Day. Since Sardar Patel was born in Gujarat, the state government has declared this day a public holiday. Therefore, all government, private, and cooperative banks in Gujarat will be closed on this day.

Normal Banking in Other States

In addition to Gujarat, banks will remain open on October 31 in other states such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and West Bengal. This means that customers will not face any problems in these states.

Sardar Patel’s Contribution

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the Iron Man of India. After independence, he played a key role in uniting 562 princely states to form a strong nation. To commemorate his contribution and spread the message of unity in the country, October 31 is celebrated as National Unity Day.

Tips for Customers(Bank Holiday on October 31st)

If you live in Gujarat and are planning any important banking transactions, do it on or after November 1. Banking services will continue as usual except in Gujarat. However, online banking, UPI, and ATM services will continue as usual, allowing customers to conduct their transactions through digital means.

On October 31st, banks will be closed only in Gujarat, while banks will remain open as usual in the rest of the country. This holiday has been declared to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and National Unity Day. Therefore, before visiting the bank, please check the holiday in your state.

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