Bank Holiday: Banks in many states will be closed today, Tuesday, on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. Both private and government bank branches will remain closed. This special day of Navratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, and therefore, a holiday has been declared in many states.
Banks will remain closed on Tuesday, September 30
Banks will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi for Maha Ashtami. On this day, the eighth form of Goddess Durga is worshipped, and traditional rituals such as Ghatasthapana and Naaval Kalbaulana are performed in pandals. Grand idols of Goddess Durga are installed in the pandals, and the atmosphere resounds with drums, chants, and devotion.
There are many festivals in October.
Additionally, the months of September and October 2025 are full of festivals. Major festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali, Chhath Puja, and Durga Puja are falling during this period. Therefore, banks will be closed on different days in different states. Customers are advised to complete essential banking tasks in advance, although online and mobile banking services will remain operational as usual.
Holidays in the month of September
September 30 (Tuesday): The festival of Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami is being celebrated in several cities including Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna and Ranchi.
