Bank Holiday: Due to the observance of Maha Ashtami today, Tuesday, banks in several states will remain closed. As a result, neither private nor public sector bank branches will be open. This special day of Navaratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country.
Bank Holiday: Banks in several states will remain closed today, Tuesday, on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. As a result, both private and public sector bank branches will not be open. This special day of Navratri is celebrated with great fervor across the country, and hence, a public holiday has been declared in many states.
Banks to remain closed on Tuesday, September 30
On Tuesday, September 30, banks will remain closed in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi due to Maha Ashtami. On this day, the eighth form of Goddess Durga is worshipped, and traditional rituals such as the installation of the idol and boat-shaped offerings are performed at the community pandals (temporary religious structures). Grand idols of Goddess Durga are installed in these pandals, and the atmosphere is filled with the sound of drums, chants, and devotional fervor.
October is a month of many festivals
Furthermore, the months of September and October 2025 are packed with festivals. During this period, major festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Chhath Puja, and Durga Puja will be celebrated. Consequently, banks will have holidays on different days in different states. Customers are advised to complete their necessary banking transactions in advance, although online and mobile banking services will continue to operate as usual.
September Holidays
September 30 (Tuesday): Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami will be celebrated in several cities including Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi.
