23 October is a bank holiday in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Shimla . To know, “Is it a government or bank holiday today or tomorrow?” visit our homepage.
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Why banks closed on 23 October?
As Diwali holiday season continues, you must be curious to know “Is it Bank Holiday today?”
This week the banks will remain open for only one day on 24, October 2025. After four consecutive days of bank holidays, October 23rd has also been declared a bank holiday by the RBI on the occasion of Bhai Dooj.
Under the RBI official bank holiday order on 23, October 2025 banks will remain closed in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Shimla.
Bank holidays in these states
Refer the table given below for bank holidays in your state:-
| Date | Day | Occasion | Bank (Region) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Thu | Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj Chitragupt Jayanti Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) Bhratridwitiya Ningol Chakkouba | Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla |
After 23rd October holiday, 24th October will be a working day for banks in all states.
On 25th October, banks will remain closed across the country as it is the fourth Saturday of the month.
On 25th and 26th October, there is a holiday for two consecutive days because the bank will be closed on the occasion of the weekend, Sunday on October 26th.
Key points for bank customers
Avoid visiting banks in the above mentioned states on the 23, October. You can use PhonePe, ATM, cash or net banking for financial transactions.
Cash withdrawal may be a problem because this week due to having too many holidays on this festive season. There may be a shortage of cash in the ATM as well.
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Conclusion(Banks closed on 23 October)
October 23, 2025 is a bank holiday in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Shimla on the festival of Bhai Dooj.
Faq’s
Is 23 October 2025 a public holiday?
Yes, 23 October is a public holiday in Assam, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Manipur, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal on the occasion of Chitragupt Jayanti, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Bhratridwitiya and Ningol Chakkouba along with Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj.
Are banks closed on 23 October?
Yes, 23 October 2025 is a bank holiday in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla on the occasion of Chitragupt Jayanti, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Bhratridwitiya and Ningol Chakkouba along with Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj.
Where to check daily holiday updates?
You can check daily holiday updates on the homepage of HolidayAlerts.in .