If you’re planning to visit your bank in Delhi this week, it’s best to take note as banks will remain closed on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, for the celebration of Vikram Samvat New Year.
RBI Confirms the Holiday
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official calendar, the Delhi schedule clearly mentions:
October 22 Wednesday – Vikram Samvat New year or Govardhan Pooja
This implies all prominent public and private sector banks, such as SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and so forth, will be out of operation this day. But customers can still use online banking, ATMs, and mobile apps, which will remain in working order.
State-Specific Holidays on October 22, 2025
Keep in mind that not all bank holidays are nationwide. Some are state-based, depending on local festivals and regional traditions. Thus, actual branch functions may differ marginally from one city to another, particularly for banks with more than one state or private branches within mixed-jurisdiction jurisdictions.
Plan Your Banking Transactions Early
As Delhi banks will be closed on October 22, if customers are requested to make any important transactions, kindly make it prior to the holiday. Key services like cash deposits, cheque clearing, or in-branch modifications will be delayed because of the mid-week holiday. Digital channels like UPI, net banking, and mobile wallets will not be affected.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in October 2025
The RBI holiday list for October 2025 reveals a number of festival-based holidays in various states this month. Here’s the whole list for quick reference:
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October 21 (Tuesday): Diwali (Deepavali) – Holiday in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Rajasthan.
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October 22 (Wednesday): Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Vikram Samvat New Year Day/Govardhan Pooja/Balipadyami/Laxmi Puja – Holiday in Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
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October 23 (Thursday): Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj/Chitragupt Jayanti/Laxmi Puja/Bhratridwitiya/Ningol Chakkouba – Holiday in Gujarat, Assam, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh.
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October 27 (Monday): Chhath Puja (Pratihar Sashthi / Surya Sashthi) – Holiday in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
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October 28 (Tuesday): Chhath Puja – Holiday continues in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
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October 31 (Friday): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday – Holiday for banks in Gujarat.
If you have some outstanding transactions, kindly check that you must conclude them on or before October 21 to save yourself from last-minute hassle during the festival week.
Also Read: Banks Open or Closed Today? October 21 Diwali Holiday Schedule Across India
