October is one of the most festive months in Odisha, marked by important religious and cultural celebrations. With Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, and several other regional festivals, banks across Odisha will remain closed on specific days. If you are planning any financial work such as visiting the bank, depositing money, or handling paperwork, it is important to know the official bank holiday list for October 2025.
Below is the complete list of bank holidays in Odisha for October 2025 along with a calendar view for better clarity.
List of Bank Holidays in Odisha – October 2025
- 2 October 2025 (Thursday): Gandhi Jayanti
- 1–6 October 2025 (Wednesday–Monday): Durga Puja Holidays*
(Some banks may remain closed for selected days depending on the local branch and festival importance) - 7 October 2025 (Tuesday): Lakshmi Puja
- 20 October 2025 (Monday): Kumar Purnima
- 26 October 2025 (Sunday): Diwali/Deepavali
- 31 October 2025 (Friday): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti
October 2025 Bank Holiday Calendar – Odisha
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Durga Puja | 2 Gandhi Jayanti | 3 Durga Puja | 4 Durga Puja | |||
| 5 Durga Puja | 6 Durga Puja | 7 Lakshmi Puja | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 Kumar Purnima | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 Diwali | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 Patel Jayanti |
Major Holidays in Odisha
- Durga Puja (1–6 October 2025): The biggest festival in Odisha. Most banks in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, and other towns remain closed for multiple days.
- Lakshmi Puja (7 October 2025): A significant festival in Odisha, especially in Dhenkanal, observed with grandeur.
- Kumar Purnima (20 October 2025): Celebrated by young girls across the state with traditional rituals.
- Diwali (26 October 2025): A nationwide festival of lights; banks will remain closed across Odisha.
- Patel Jayanti (31 October 2025): A national holiday observed in memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Conclusion
October 2025 is packed with festivals in Odisha, making it one of the busiest months for cultural celebrations and public gatherings. If you need to complete banking activities, make sure to plan around these holidays. Online and mobile banking services, however, will remain available throughout the month.
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