Public and bank holiday on 18 October

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Why 18 October is a public holiday?

It is a government holiday on 18 October 2025 on the occasion of Kati Bihu and Guru Ghhasidas Jayanti in Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Nagaland, Puducherry(PUDUCHERRY AND KARAIKAT REG).

All offices, schools and post offices will remain closed in these states.

Date	Day	Occasion	Government
18 Oct	Sat	Kati Bihu, Guru Ghhasidas Jayanti	Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Nagaland, Puducherry(PUDUCHERRY AND KARAIKAT REG)

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Bank holiday on 18 October

Banks will also remain closed in Guwahati(Assam) RBI region. There will be no offline bank branch transactions in Assam on the occasion of Kati Bihu.

18 October will be a working day for all the banks except Assam. As this banking holiday is only restricted to Assam.

Date	Day	Occasion	Bank (Region)
18 Oct	Sat	Kati Bihu, Guru Ghhasidas Jayanti	Guwahati

Kati Bihu

Kati Bihu, festival in Assam, marks the completion of sowing. On this night, earthen lamps illuminate paddy fields and homes, guiding ancestors and praying for a good harvest.

Guru Ghhasidas Jayanti

Guru Ghasidas Jayanti celebrates the birth of the saint and social reformer who founded the Satnami community in Chhattisgarh. He championed equality and also rejected idol worship and the caste system, preaching a simple faith in one God. His teachings continue to inspire many, promoting social justice and spiritual unity.

Conclusion

18 October is a public holiday in Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Nagaland, Puducherry(PUDUCHERRY AND KARAIKAT REG).

It is also a bank holiday in Guwahati.

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