Banks across India remained closed on Thursday, October 2, 2025, as the nation observes Gandhi Jayanti, commemorating the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The national holiday coincides with several regional festivals including Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami), Durga Puja (Dasain), and the Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva, leading to bank closures across multiple states.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in New Delhi, honoring the Father of the Nation on his birth anniversary. The day holds special significance as it marks both Gandhi’s birthday and Vijayadashami, traditionally considered an auspicious day for new beginnings and the victory of good over evil.
All public and private sector banks, including cooperative and regional rural banks, suspended operations across all states and union territories on October 2. The closure affects physical banking services, though essential digital services including online banking, mobile banking, ATMs, and digital payment systems like UPI and IMPS continue to operate normally.
October 2025 is particularly eventful for the banking sector, with multiple holidays scheduled throughout the month for various festivals including Ayudhapooja, Lakshmi Puja, Karva Chauth, Diwali, Chhath Puja, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday. Customers are advised to plan their cash withdrawals and in-branch transactions accordingly, utilizing digital banking services for urgent requirements during the holiday period.
