With the festive season in full swing, several bank branches across India will remain shut on October 1 and 2, 2025, on account of Dussehra, Gandhi Jayanti, and other regional festivals. The closures are part of the Reserve Bank of India’s scheduled holiday calendar, which combines national and state-specific holidays.

On October 1, banks will remain closed in several states like Tripura, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, and Kerala for Dussehra, Ayudha Pooja, and Durga Puja.

October 2 marks Gandhi Jayanti, which is a nationwide public holiday. This year, it also coincides with Dasara, Vijaya Dashami, Dussehra, and Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva.

Banks in Sikkim will also remain shut on Oc

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