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🏦 Bank Holiday in India: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Whether you’re a salaried employee planning a weekend trip or a student trying to escape an exam, Bank Holidays in India are a big deal. But what exactly counts as a bank holiday? How do they differ from public holidays? And most importantly, how do you make the most of them? Let’s dive in.

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📅 What is a Bank Holiday?

A bank holiday is a day when banks and most financial institutions remain closed to the public. These holidays are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881, and they can vary state to state.

➡️ Note: Bank holidays aren’t always national holidays. Some may apply only in specific states.

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🔍 Types of Bank Holidays in India

1. National Holidays – Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti

2. Religious Holidays – Diwali, Eid, Christmas

3. Regional Holidays – Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, etc.

4. Second & Fourth Saturdays – Regular bank offs

5. Special Holidays – Elections, Government Announcements

📺 Watch This Video to Understand Bank Holidays in Detail:
👉 YouTube: Bank Holidays in India Explained

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🗓️ Bank Holidays in India – 2025

January 2025

January 1 (Wednesday): New Year's Day – Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana

January 14 (Tuesday): Makar Sankranti / Pongal – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana

January 15 (Wednesday): Pongal – Tamil Nadu

January 26 (Sunday): Republic Day – Nationwide

February 2025

February 14 (Friday): Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja – Odisha, West Bengal

February 26 (Wednesday): Maha Shivaratri – Nationwide

March 2025

March 14 (Friday): Holi – Most states

March 31 (Monday): Id-ul-Fitr – Nationwide

April 2025

April 10 (Thursday): Mahavir Jayanti – Nationwide

April 14 (Monday): Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti – Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and others

April 18 (Friday): Good Friday – Nationwide

May 2025

May 12 (Monday): Buddha Purnima – Nationwide

June 2025

June 7 (Saturday): Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) – Nationwide

July 2025

July 6 (Sunday): Muharram – Nationwide

August 2025

August 15 (Friday): Independence Day – Nationwide

August 16 (Saturday): Janmashtami – Nationwide

October 2025

October 2 (Thursday): Gandhi Jayanti – Nationwide

October 21 (Tuesday): Diwali – Most states

November 2025

November 5 (Wednesday): Guru Nanak Jayanti – Nationwide

December 2025

December 25 (Thursday): Christmas Day – Nationwide

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💼 Are Bank Holidays Paid in India?

Yes, in most companies (especially government jobs and regulated private sectors), bank holidays are paid. However, those in retail, food delivery, e-commerce, and other essential sectors may have to work on these days.

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🧳 How to Use Bank Holidays Wisely (Long Weekend Hacks)

📌 Combine holidays with weekends:

Example: August 15 (Friday) + Sat-Sun = 3-day trip ✅

📌 Plan trips in advance to get cheaper tickets
📌 Use the time for relaxation or side hustle

📺 Watch: Best Places to Travel on Bank Holidays in India
👉 YouTube: 10 Best Short Trips for Bank Holiday Weekends

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🛍️ What’s Open on Bank Holidays?

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🔗 Useful Resources

Reserve Bank of India – Holiday Calendar

Indian Government Holiday List Portal