Jharkhand Bank Holidays List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:35 AM IST

Updated on 3 Jul, 2025, 7:17 AM IST

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Similar to other north Indian states, Jharkhand comprises several towns and villages. The state is known for its mineral resources. Coal and iron ore are crucial to Jharkhand’s industry set-up. Apart from mining, Jharkhand’s economy is also dependent on agriculture. The cottage industry and Information technology industry also contribute to Jharkhand’s development.

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The state’s banking system ensures that all transactions take place smoothly. However, there are times when banks are closed in the state. Read ahead to know more about bank holidays in Jharkhand.

Here are five important things you should know about bank holidays in Jharkhand for 2025.

All Sundays are declared a part of Jharkhand’s bank holidays.
The list of Jharkhand’s bank holidays for 2025 includes the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Jharkhand’s bank holidays for 2025 are declared by the state government.
List of bank holidays in Jharkhand is followed by the public banks as well as the private banks.
Online banking facilities are operational during bank holidays in Jharkhand.

Bank Holidays Calendar in Jharkhand 2025

Listed below are the days on which bank’s branch offices shall remain closed in Jharkhand. Note that the following table gives an overview and some of these dates might be subject to change. For details, you can visit Jharkhand’s government website.

Bank holidays in Jharkhand during January

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	January 11	Second Saturday
Thursday	January 23	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
Saturday	January 25	Fourth Saturday
Sunday	January 26	Republic Day

Bank holidays in Jharkhand during February

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	February 08	Second Saturday
Saturday	February 22	Fourth Saturday
Wednesday	February 26	Maha Shivaratri

Bank holidays in Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand during April

Day	Date	Holiday
Tuesday	April 01	Sarhul
Thursday	April 10	Mahavir Jayanti
Saturday	April 12	Second Saturday
Monday	April 14	Mahavir Jayanti
Friday	April 18	Good Friday
Saturday	April 26	Fourth Saturday

Bank holidays in Jharkhand during May

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	May 10	Second Saturday
Monday	May 12	Buddha Purnima
Saturday	May 24	Fourth Saturday

Bank holidays in Jharkhand during June

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	June 07	Bakrid / Eid al-Adha
Saturday	June 14	Second Saturday
Saturday	June 28	Fourth Saturday

Bank holidays in Jharkhand during July

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

Bank holidays in Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand during September

Day	Date	Holiday
Friday	September 05	Eid e Milad
Saturday	September 13	Second Saturday
Saturday	September 27	Fourth Saturday
Tuesday	September 30	Maha Ashtami

Bank holidays in Jharkhand during October

Day	Date	Holiday
Wednesday	October 01	Maha Navami
Thursday	October 02	Gandhi Jayanti
Saturday	October 11	Second Saturday
Tuesday	October 21	Diwali
Saturday	October 25	Fourth Saturday
Monday	October 27	Chhath Puja

Bank holidays in Jharkhand during November

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

Bank holidays in Jharkhand during December

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

Note: This table applies to the entire state of Jharkhand including the following areas.

Jamshedpur
Dhanbad
Ranchi
Bokaro Steel City
Deoghar
Chakradharpur
Phusro
Hazaribagh
Giridih
Ramgarh

Also, read: India Bank Holidays List 2025

Top Places to Visit in Jharkhand

Do visit the following places if you are planning a trip to Jharkhand.

Ranchi: There’s more to Ranchi than being called as M. S. Dhoni’s hometown. It is the capital of Jharkhand and is known for its waterfalls. Jharkhand offers soothing views featuring mountains, hills and waterfalls. Bisra Zoological Park, Ranchi Lake, and Deer Park are its other attractions.
Jamshedpur: The city of Jamshedpur is synonymous with Tata Steel. It is Jharkhand’s largest city and is also referred to as Steel City. Jamshedpur is a well-planned city and is known for tourist spots like Dalma Hills, Jayanti Sarovar, and Bhuvaneshwari Temple.
Hazaribagh: If we break down the name of this city, we get ‘hazar’ and ‘bagh’; words that mean thousand and garden, respectively. Hazaribagh is known for its green cover and is a renowned wildlife tourism destination.
Giridih: Before 1972, Giridih was a part of Hazaribagh. Afterwards, it became a separate city known for its green hills. The city is a pilgrim site for the Jain community. Parasnath Hills, Harihar Dham, and Devari Temple are its major tourist sites.
Deoghar: This Jharkhand city is a well-known destination for religious tourism. It houses one of the 12 jyotirlingas – Baba Baidyanath temple. The city is also home to several Lord Shiva temples. You can visit Trikuta Hills, Shivganga, and Hathi Pahar in Deoghar.
Netarhat: Netarhat is a popular hill station in Jharkhand. It is frequented by tourists looking for a change from their hectic city life. It is a sought-after spot in the summer season. Do not miss the Magnolia Sunset Point and Ghaghri Falls in Netarhat.
Palamu: From a wildlife sanctuary to a fort, Palamu offers a lot to its visitors. It is a widely-visited spot in Jharkhand. History and culture enthusiasts will have a lot to cherish on visiting Palamu.