23 October is a government holiday in Assam, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Manipur, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal . To know, “Is it a government or bank holiday today or tomorrow?” visit our homepage.
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Why public holiday on 23 October?
Diwali festival’s holidays haven’t ended yet. Its a 5 day festival and India celebrates it with about 5 days holidays varying from state to state. After holidays on October 20, 21 and 22 government declared public holiday on October 23 as well on the occasion of Bhai Dooj.
This holiday has been declared in Assam, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Manipur, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on 22nd October in 2025.
Public holiday in these states
23 October is a holiday on the occasion of Chitragupt Jayanti, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Bhratridwitiya and Ningol Chakkouba along with Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj.
| Date | Day | Occasion | Government |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Thu | Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj Chitragupt Jayanti Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) Bhratridwitiya Ningol Chakkouba | Assam, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Manipur, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
The states listed above has declared a government holiday in their state.
Bhai Dooj 2025
The festival of Bhai Dooj is a symbol of the unbreakable love between brother and sister. On this festival, the sister applies tilak to her brother and pray for longevity and wellbeing of her brother.
On this day Yamraj visited his sister Goddess Yamuna, she fed him delicious meal and applied a tilak on her foreheads.
Pleased with this, Yamraj gave her a boon that any brother who goes to his sister’s house and gets a tilak applied on this day will not fear untimely death and will get longevity.
Conclusion
There will be a holiday on the occasion of Bhai Dooj on 23 October 2025 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.
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Is 23 October 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.
Is 23 October 2025 a bank holiday?
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?
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