Are Banks Open Today, October 22? Check Full List of Cities Where Banks Are Closed for Diwali

If you have any bank-related work today, you may want to check before stepping out - banks will remain closed in several parts of India today, Wednesday, October 22, due to Diwali and related regional festivals, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar.

Banks Closed Today in These Cities

As per the RBI's regional schedule, banks in the following cities are closed today:
Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Nagpur.

The closure is in observance of Diwali (Deepawali), Vikram Samvant New Year Day, Govardhan Puja, Balipadyami, and Laxmi Puja, depending on the regional customs.

Why Banks Are Closed Today

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and marks Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating King Ravana.

In Gujarat, today also marks the Vikram Samvant New Year, known as Bestu Varas, symbolising new beginnings and prosperity.

In other regions, festivals like Govardhan Puja, Balipadyami, and Laxmi Puja are celebrated, all connected with the Diwali festivities.

Upcoming Bank Holidays in October 2025

• October 23: Banks in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla closed for Bhai Bij, Bhaidooj, Chitragupt Jayanti, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), and other regional festivals.
• October 27: Banks in Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi closed for Chhath Puja.
• October 28: Banks in Patna and Ranchi closed for Chhath Puja.
• October 31: Banks in Ahmedabad closed for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday.

Banks Closed, But Online Services Open

Even though physical bank branches are closed today in several cities, digital banking services such as ATMs, internet banking, mobile banking, and UPI will continue to operate as usual. Customers can complete essential transactions without interruption.

In summary:

Banks are closed today, October 22, in several cities due to Diwali and regional festivals.

Online banking and ATMs remain open and fully functional.