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Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, October 22? Banks are set to be closed today, October 22, in several states on account of Diwali (Bali Pratipada). As per the RBI’s bank holiday list for October 2025, banks will remain closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh.

Apart from the above-mentioned states, banks will open as usual today, October 22.

During bank holidays, customers can continue to access services through net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs. However, cheque clearing and other over-the-counter services under the Negotiable Instruments Act will not be available.

Bank Holiday This Week

October 23, 2025 (Thursday) – Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj/Chitragupt Jayanti/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Bhratridwitiya/Ningol Chakkouba

Holiday in: Gujarat, Nagaland, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh.

Upcoming Bank Holidays

October 27, 2025 (Monday) – Chath Puja (Evening Puja)

Holiday in: Banks will be closed in West Bengal, Bihar & Jharkhand.

October 28, 2025 (Tuesday) – Chath Puja (Morning Puja)

Holiday in:  Banks will be closed in Bihar & Jharkhand.

October 31, 2025 (Friday) – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday

Holiday in: Banks will be closed only in Gujarat on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Timings Of Banks In India

Banking hours may vary in different states, but most banks in India, including State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank, operate between 10 am and 4 pm.

Banks like Axis, ICICI, HDFC, Yes Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank function from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm or 3:30 pm, depending on the branch. Bank of Baroda, on the other hand, has slightly extended hours, working between 9:45 am and 4:45 pm or 10 am to 5 pm, and Canara Bank typically operates from 10 am to 3:30 pm.