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Bank Holidays 2025 West Bengal And Kolkata

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Dec 12th, 2024

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5 min read

Bank Holidays in West Bengal 2025 play a crucial role in planning your financial and banking tasks efficiently. Known for its cultural diversity and rich heritage, West Bengal observes a wide range of holidays, including national holidays, state-specific festivals, and regional observances. During these holidays, banks across the state, including in major cities like Kolkata, Darjeeling, and Siliguri, remain closed. This guide provides a comprehensive list of Bank Holidays in West Bengal for 2025 to help you manage your banking needs seamlessly.

List of Bank Holidays in West Bengal:

Date 

Occasion

11 January 2025Second Saturday
12 January 2025Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 
23 January 2025Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
25 January 2025Fourth Saturday
26 January 2025Republic Day
03 February 2025Vasanth Panchami
08 February 2025Second Saturday
22 February 2025Fourth Saturday
08 March 2025Second Saturday
14 March 2025Doljatra
22 March 2025Fourth Saturday
31 March 2025Idul Fitr
12 April 2025Second Saturday
14 April 2025Bengali New Year
14 April 2025Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
18 April 2025Good Friday
26 April 2025Fourth Saturday
01 May 2025May Day
08 May 2025Guru Rabindranath Jayanti
10 May 2025Second Saturday
12 May 2025Buddha Purnima
24 May 2025Fourth Saturday
07 June 2025Bakrid / Eid al Adha
14 June 2025Second Saturday
28 June 2025Fourth Saturday
06 July 2025Muharram
12 July 2025Second Saturday
26 July 2025Fourth Saturday
09 August 2025Second Saturday
15 August 2025Independence Day
23 August 2025Fourth Saturday
13 September 2025Second Saturday
21 September 2025Mahalaya Amavasye
27 September 2025Fourth Saturday
29 September 2025Maha Saptami
30 September 2025Maha Ashtami
01 October 2025Maha Navami
02 October 2025Vijaya Dashami
02 October 2025Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
06 October 2025Lakshmi Puja
11 October 2025Second Saturday
21 October 2025Diwali
25 October 2025Fourth Saturday
05 November 2025Guru Nanak Jayanti
08 November 2025Second Saturday
22 November 2025Fourth Saturday
13 December 2025Second Saturday
25 December 2025Christmas Day
27 December 2025Fourth Saturday

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Bank Holidays in West Bengal?

Bank Holidays in West Bengal include national holidays, state-specific festivals, and public holidays during which banks remain closed across the state.

Are banks in West Bengal closed on weekends?

Yes, banks in West Bengal are closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, as mandated by RBI regulations.

Are state-specific holidays like Durga Puja observed as bank holidays in West Bengal?

Yes, state-specific festivals like Durga Puja, Kali Puja, and Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) are observed as public holidays, and banks remain closed on these days.

How can I access banking services on holidays in West Bengal?

While bank branches are closed, digital banking platforms like internet banking, mobile banking, and ATMs remain operational for financial transactions.

Are public and private sector banks in West Bengal closed on the same holidays?

Yes, both public and private sector banks in West Bengal follow the holiday schedule declared by the RBI and the state government.

Are local observances like Rabindra Jayanti bank holidays in West Bengal?

Yes, Rabindra Jayanti, a significant cultural observance in the state, is usually declared a public holiday, and banks remain closed.

Do banks remain open for partial services on any holidays in West Bengal?

On certain days, such as annual closing (April 1), banks may remain closed for public transactions but open for internal work.

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