Public and bank holiday on 7 October: Complete details inside

Government holiday

October month is full of holidays in 2025 as it is the month of most of the festivals celebrated across the country.

7 Oct will be celebrated as public holiday in Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand for the celebrations of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, Kumar Purnima, and Mera Houchongba.

DateDayOccasionGovernment
7 OctTueMaharshi Valmiki Jayanti/
Kumar Purnima/Mera Houchongba
Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand

Bank holiday on 7 Oct

Banks will also celebrate Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, Kumar Purnima, and Mera Houchongba and there will be a banking sector holiday in Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, and Shimla regions of RBI. It is a Public and bank holiday on 7 October 2025.

The next bank holiday will be in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla region of RBI) on 10 October 2025 on the occasion of Karva Chauth.

DateDayOccasionBank (Region)
7 OctTueMaharshi Valmiki Jayanti/
Kumar Purnima/Mera Houchongba
Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Shimla

Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti

Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti celebrates the birth of Adi Kavi Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana. This day, observed on the full moon of Ashwin month, it honors the immense contribution to literature. His narration of Lord Rama’s life, continues to guide millions with its lessons on righteousness, duty, and morality, cementing his legacy as a foundational figure in Hindu culture.

Kumar Purnima

Kumar Purnima is a beautiful Odia festival celebrated on the full moon night of Ashwin month. Dedicated to the moon, it is a day of hope, beauty, and celebration.

Young girls dressed in new clothes, offer prayers to the radiant full moon, seeking blessings for brothers and a bright future. It is a night of music and enjoying the serene beauty of moon.

Mera Houchongba

Mera Houchongba is a festival of the Meitei community in Manipur, India. It is a post-harvest festival celebrated to strengthen the bond between hills and valley people. The celebration involves feasting, cultural performances, and rituals at the sacred Kangla Fort. It symbolizes unity, thanksgiving, and peace.

Conclusion(Public and bank holiday on 7 October 2025)

It is a public and bank holiday of 7 October 2025 in the states described above.

Faq’s

Is 7 October 2025 a government holiday?

Yes, 7 October 2025 is a government holiday in Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand.

Is 7 October 2025 a bank holiday?

Yes, 7 October 2025 a bank holiday in Karnataka, Odisha, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh.

What is the significance of 7 October 2025?

Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, Kumar Purnima, and Mera Houchongba will be celebrated on 7 October. It is a Public and bank holiday on 7 October 2025.