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Banks will remain closed in these states on October 7, know which state name in the list of RBI holidays?

Samira Vishwas | October 7, 2025 9:24 AM CST

In October, big news has come about banking facilities amid festivals. If you are thinking of going to the bank to settle your necessary work, then tomorrow i.e. October 7 can force you to think twice. Reason – The Indian Reserve Bank (RBI) has directed to keep the bank closed for certain states on October 7 in its holiday list.

Which states will be affected?

According to the RBI, bank branches located in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha and Chandigarh will remain closed on 7 October. This holiday in these states has been valid due to Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima. At the same time, banks will be open in the rest of the country.

What will happen if banks do not open?

Block locks of banking facilities will be closed for these states tomorrow. Usually, there is a huge crowd in the branches during the festivals, but tomorrow the customers of these four states will not be able to do any offline work to banking. However, online banking, ATM and digital transactions will continue to run according to normal routine.

Why is the holiday given?

The holiday in the RBI Holiday List has been declared on 7 October for religious and cultural reasons. Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is mainly celebrated in North India, while Kumar Purnima is celebrated as a festival in Odisha and Khas Southern states. Therefore, an order has been issued to close bank branches in these areas.

What to do customers – make such like this

If you live in Himachal, Karnataka, Odisha or Chandigarh, then postpone the plan to settle any work to banking tomorrow. Banks will remain open in other parts of the country, but due to the festive season, there may be more crowd in branches. There are big festivals like Diwali, Dhanteras, Karvachauth in October, in such a situation, see RBI’s bank holiday list. While going to the bank according to the holidays, first check the online list, so that no urgent work remains incomplete.

When and where will the holidays be in future?

This month is considered to be the season of bank holiday due to festivals. In October, branches will remain closed on different days in many states-some on Diwali, some on Karva Chauth, some on the local festival of the state. RBI releases its holiday list every year, in which all information is found.