Bank holidays are official public holidays during which nationalised banks and other financial institutions are closed. These holidays are decided by the government of particular state.

Some of the major national holidays in 2025 include:

• 26 January: गणतंत्र दिवस (Republic Day)
• 15 August: स्वतंत्रता दिवस (Independence Day)
• 02 October: गाँधी जयन्ती (Gandhi Jayanti)

In some cases. Banks usually provide limited services like ATM operations or online banking even on holidays. However, Branch services are remain closed.

Usually not, Private banks may follow their own holiday schedules, which may or may not align with the nationlised bank holidays.