Chhath Puja Bank Holiday: What’s Open And What’s Not On October 28

With Chhath Puja celebrations peaking across eastern India, many citizens are checking whether banks will be operational on October 28. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s official holiday calendar, banks will remain closed in Bihar and Jharkhand on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, for Usha Arghya—the final sunrise ritual of the festival. However, banking services in Delhi, Mumbai, and other major cities will function normally.

Key highlights  

• RBI’s holiday list confirms bank closures on October 28 only in Bihar and Jharkhand  
• Banks in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and other metros will remain open and operate as per regular hours  
• October 27 also saw closures in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand for Sandhya Arghya (evening offering)  
• Customers in affected states are advised to plan transactions accordingly, especially for branch-based services  
• Online and mobile banking services remain unaffected across all regions  
• Chhath Puja, a major festival in eastern India, involves a 36-hour fast and water-based rituals honoring the Sun God  
• Local administrations have issued advisories for public safety and crowd management at ghats and riverbanks  
• The RBI’s regional holiday schedule ensures localized observance without nationwide disruption

While Chhath Puja brings spiritual fervor and community gatherings, the RBI’s city-wise holiday structure ensures minimal impact on banking operations in non-observing regions. Customers are encouraged to use digital platforms for uninterrupted access.

Sources: Free Press Journal, India IPO, Tribune India