Himachal Pradesh Bank Holiday List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:34 AM IST

Updated on 8 Jul, 2025, 12:15 PM IST

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Public and private banks remain closed for banking transactions on festivals, national and state-specific holidays. While banking transactions at the bank’s branch remain unavailable to customers, ATMs and online banking are available. Read on to discover the Himachal Pradesh bank holiday list 2025.

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Bank Holidays Calendar in Himachal Pradesh

Bank holidays in Himachal Pradesh 2025 includes the regular public holidays as well as mandatory holidays. Mandatory bank holidays are restricted to the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Below is the list of Himachal Pradesh bank holidays.

List of Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh 2025

Below is the day, date and name of holidays observed by banks in Himachal Pradesh during the calendar year 2025:

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During January

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	January 11	Second Saturday
Saturday	January 25	Fourth Saturday
Sunday	January 26	Republic Day

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During February

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	February 08	Second Saturday
Wednesday	February 12	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Saturday	February 22	Fourth Saturday
Wednesday	February 26	Maha Shivaratri

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During March

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	March 08	Second Saturday
Friday	March 14	Holi
Saturday	March 22	Fourth Saturday
Monday	March 31	Idul Fitar

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During April

Day	Date	Holiday
Sunday	April 06	Ram Navami
Saturday	April 12	Second Saturday
Monday	April 14	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Tuesday	April 15	Himachal Day
Friday	April 18	Good Friday
Saturday	April 26	Fourth Saturday
Tuesday	April 29	Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During May

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	May 10	Second Saturday
Monday	May 12	Buddha Purnima
Saturday	May 24	Fourth Saturday
Thursday	May 29	Maharana Pratap Jayanti

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During June

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	June 07	Bakrid / Eid al-Adha
Wednesday	June 11	Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
Saturday	June 14	Second Saturday
Saturday	June 28	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During July

Day	Date	Holiday
Sunday	July 06	Muharram
Saturday	July 12	Second Saturday
Saturday	July 26	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During August

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	August 09	Second Saturday
Friday	August 15	Independence Day
Saturday	August 16	Janmashtami
Saturday	August 23	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During September

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	September 13	Second Saturday
Saturday	September 27	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During October

Day	Date	Holiday
Thursday	October 02	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	October 07	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Saturday	October 11	Second Saturday
Saturday	October 25	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During November

Day	Date	Holiday
Wednesday	05 November	Guru Nanak Jayanti
Saturday	08 November	Second Saturday
Saturday	22 November	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh During December

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	13 December	Second Saturday
Thursday	25 December	Christmas Day
Saturday	27 December	Fourth Saturday

Note: The list of Himachal Pradesh bank holidays is applicable across the state including the cities listed below:

Shimla
Dharamshala
Manali
Solan
Mandi
Chamba
Dalhousie
Kasauli
Nahan
Bilaspur

Also, read: India Bank Holidays List 2025

Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is nestled at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas which is picture perfect for a great vacation. From mesmerising valleys, snow-capped mountains to cosy hill stations, the state is indeed a tourists’ or travellers’ abode. Below are some of the popular tourists places in Himachal Pradesh that you might want to visit:

Shimla: Not only is it the capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is also called as the Queen of Hills. Winter is the right time to spend your holidays in Shimla as the city is covered with snow. Apart from enjoying its picturesque landscape, travellers and adventure seekers can trek or hike to view some of the breathtaking views. Shimla is well connected by air, road and rail which makes it accessible for tourists.
Manali: Manali is one of the top destinations in India as it draws tourists from across the globe for its picture-perfect landscape especially when it snows. There are several valleys, waterfalls, lush pine forests and meadows that attract both tourists and adventure seekers.
Kasol: The hamlet of Kasol lies on the banks of river Parvati and is also referred to as the “Little Israel of India” as it attracts several tourists from Israel. Kasol is famous among travellers and backpackers as it offers breathtaking views while you trek or hike some of the snow-capped mountains. There are several budget-friendly stays and cafes catering to tourists especially backpackers.
Dharamshala: Dharamshala is the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh and sits in the upper reaches of Kangra valley. The climate is excellent most of the year, Dharamshala is surrounded by snow-capped Dhauladhar mountains and thick pine forests making it a great place to trek and explore the mesmerizing landscapes of the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh.