Puducherry Bank Holidays List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:43 AM IST

Updated on 3 Jul, 2025, 8:25 AM IST

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Various banks offer internet banking and mobile banking facilities to its customers for their convenience. However, there are certain transactions for which it becomes imperative to visit a bank’s branch. Also, not everyone is internet-friendly. Therefore, one cannot discount the role of the bank’s branches in customers’ lives. As a result, people should be aware of the days when banks are closed. For example, people residing in Puducherry should be aware of bank holidays in Puducherry.

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Public-sector banks are closed on Puducherry’s bank holidays. The list of bank holidays in Puducherry for 2025 is also followed by several private-sector banks along with other organizations, businesses, and institutions. The list of bank holidays in Puducherry for 2025 is declared by the government officials before the beginning of the calendar year. Read ahead to know more about Puducherry’s bank holidays for 2025.

Bank Holidays Calendar in Puducherry 2025

Both public and private banks are closed on Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays in Puducherry. The list of bank holidays in Puducherry features a mix of religious festivals, days of national importance, and days that are relevant to the Union Territory. Here’s a table highlighting the bank holidays calendar in Puducherry. The table is divided as day, date and event. Note that some dates might change in due course of time because some festivals follow the lunar calendar.

Bank Holidays in Puducherry during January

Day	Date	Holiday
Monday	January 01	New Year Day
Saturday	January 11	Second Saturday
Tuesday	January 14	Pongal
Thursday	January 16	Uzhavar Thirunal
Saturday	January 25	Fourth Saturday
Sunday	January 26	Republic Day

Bank Holidays in Puducherry during February

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	February 08	Second Saturday
Saturday	February 22	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Puducherry during March

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

Bank Holidays in Puducherry during April

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	April 12	Second Saturday
Monday	April 14	Tamil New Year
Friday	April 18	Good Friday
Saturday	April 26	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Puducherry during May

Day	Date	Holiday
Thursday	May 01	May Day
Saturday	May 10	Second Saturday
Saturday	May 24	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Puducherry 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 Puducherry during July

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

Bank Holidays in Puducherry during August

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	August 09	Second Saturday
Friday	August 15	Independence Day
Saturday	August 16	Janmashtami
Saturday	August 23	Fourth Saturday
Wednesday	August 27	Ganesh Chaturthi

Bank Holidays in Puducherry during September

Day	Date	Holiday
Friday	September 05	Eid e Milad
Saturday	September 13	Second Saturday
Saturday	September 27	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Puducherry 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

Bank Holidays in Puducherry during November

Day	Date	Holiday
Wednesday	01 November	Puducherry Liberation Day
Saturday	08 November	Second Saturday
Saturday	22 November	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Puducherry during December

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

Also, read: India Bank Holidays List 2025

Top Places to Visit in Puducherry

Puducherry, or Pondicherry as it was known earlier, was a French colony before India’s independence. Now, it is a Union Territory and a major tourist destination for Indians as well as foreigners.

Puducherry is famous for its French architecture, churches, and multiple beaches. A weekend in Puducherry can be refreshing. It is an inviting tourist place where friends and families can meet and make wonderful memories. Read ahead to know some of the tourist attractions in Puducherry.

Church and Cathedral: As Puducherry is renowned for its churches and cathedrals, you must visit the Our Lady of Angels Church and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Both these sites are popular among tourists as well as locals.
Aurobindo Ashram: People visiting Puducherry often take time out to visit the Aurobindo Ashram. This spiritual ashram can be visited to indulge in spirituality via yoga, meditation, and other activities. This spiritual hub was founded in 1926.
Puducherry Museum: Those who love history and have a keen interest in ancient artefacts and paintings must visit the Puducherry Museum. Be it the Roman Settlement or the Chola Dynasty, one can find several interesting pieces of information at this museum.
Beaches: Puducherry is located on India’s south-east coast and offers a lot of options to people who like beaches. You can choose from a variety of beaches such as Paradise Beach, Promenade Beach, Serenity Beach, and Auro Beach.
Adventure Sports: Puducherry covers religion, spiritualism as well as adventure sports! It hosts several spots for hiking and trekking. If you are interested in water sports, you can go on a banana ride, choose to parasail, and enjoy surfing.