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Banks in Bihar and Jharkhand will remain closed for two consecutive days, October 27 and 28, 2025.
Banks in other parts of India will operate as usual.
Banks in certain states in India will observe a holiday on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, making it essential for customers in those regions to schedule their bank-related activities accordingly. Financial activities such as cheque depositing, money withdrawal, loan purchasing and other physical banking work must be reserved for the days before and after these institutions observe the Chhath Puja break.
While customers should expect their banks to be closed during the Chhath Puja holiday, certain financial institutions in their area could be open amidst the festivities, based on local announcements by the Reserve Bank of India’s regional offices.
How Many Days Will The Banks Be Closed?
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar, banks in Bihar and Jharkhand will remain closed for two consecutive days, October 27 and 28, 2025, on account of Chhath Puja celebrations.
As locals observe the rituals, culminating with the Surya Arghya the following morning, bank employees in these states will be given time off. In neighbouring West Bengal, banks will observe the holiday only on October 27. These closures are specific to the mentioned states; banks in other parts of India will operate as usual on October 27 and 28.
Online Banking Available On Chhath Puja
Celebrated widely in Bihar and Jharkhand as well as parts of West Bengal and eastern Uttar Pradesh, Chhath Puja marks prayers dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. On Chhath Puja, locals in these regions embrace the spiritual fervour and express their heartfelt devotion and gratitude to the god and the goddess by offering prayers to the setting and the rising sun. Devotees seek blessings for good health and prosperity from Surya and Chhathi Maiya.
While banks in these regions will remain closed on Chhath Puja, customers can continue to access and enjoy all digital online banking services via their bank’s mobile apps, website and in the form of ATM withdrawals. Essential transactions like bill payments, fund transfers and online purchases will continue as normal even during the festivities.
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