India Bank Holiday August 2025 | 15 Days Closed (State‑Wise)

India Bank Holiday August 2025 | 15 Days Closed (State-Wise)

Banks in India closed for up to 15 days in August 2025: includes Independence Day (Aug 15), Raksha Bandhan (Aug 9), Janmashtami (Aug 16), Ganesh Chaturthi. Plan ahead.

A Comprehensive Guide to India's Bank Holiday Schedule

If you have financial transactions to conduct in August, it is essential to be aware of the upcoming bank holidays to avoid any inconvenience. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks in various states will be closed for a total of up to 15 days in August 2025. These closures are a combination of national holidays, state-specific festivals, and regular weekend offs.

Major festivals like Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi, along with the national Independence Day, will lead to widespread bank closures. While physical bank branches will remain shut on these days, customers can continue to use digital banking services such as mobile banking, net banking, UPI payments, and ATMs, which operate 24/7. This detailed, state-by-state list will help you plan your banking activities in advance.

Complete List of Bank Holidays in August 2025

Date	Day	Holiday	States/Regions
August 3	Sunday	Weekend Holiday	All India
August 8	Friday	Tendong Lho Rum Faat	Sikkim
August 9	Saturday	Raksha Bandhan / Jhulana Purnima & Second Saturday	Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh & All India (for Second Saturday)
August 10	Sunday	Weekend Holiday	All India
August 13	Wednesday	Patriot's Day	Manipur
August 15	Friday	Independence Day, Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi)	All India (Independence Day); Gujarat & Maharashtra (Parsi New Year)
August 16	Saturday	Janmashtami, Krishna Jayanthi	Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jammu, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Srinagar, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarakhand
August 17	Sunday	Weekend Holiday	All India
August 19	Tuesday	Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram	Manipur, Tripura
August 23	Saturday	Fourth Saturday	All India
August 24	Sunday	Weekend Holiday	All India
August 25	Monday	Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva	Assam
August 27	Wednesday	Ganesh Chaturthi	Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
August 28	Thursday	Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day), Nuakhai	Goa (Ganesh Chaturthi), Odisha (Nuakhai)
August 31	Sunday	Weekend Holiday	All India

Detailed Look at Major Holidays and Their Significance

Friday, August 8: Tendong Lho Rum Faat

This is a traditional festival celebrated by the Lepcha community in Sikkim. It is dedicated to Mount Tendong, which is revered for having saved the community from a great flood. On this day, people offer prayers and perform traditional rituals to show gratitude and seek protection. Banks in Sikkim will be closed to observe this cultural event.

Saturday, August 9: Raksha Bandhan & Second Saturday

Raksha Bandhan is a popular Hindu festival celebrating the sacred bond between siblings. Sisters tie a 'rakhi' on their brothers' wrists as a symbol of love and protection, and in return, brothers promise to protect their sisters. This day is a double holiday for banks in several states, as it coincides with the second Saturday of the month, which is a nationwide bank holiday. Banks in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh will be closed for the festival.

Wednesday, August 13: Patriot's Day

Patriot's Day is a state holiday observed in Manipur to honor the Manipuri soldiers who were martyred in the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891. It is a day of remembrance and respect for their sacrifice in defending the kingdom's sovereignty. Banks and most government offices in Manipur will be non-operational.

Friday, August 15: Independence Day & Parsi New Year

Independence Day is a national holiday celebrated across India to commemorate the nation's freedom from British rule in 1947. This is a gazetted holiday, meaning banks, government offices, and most businesses are closed nationwide. The same day also marks the Parsi New Year, or Navroz, for the Parsi community. In Gujarat and Maharashtra, this festival is a significant occasion, leading to an additional bank closure.

Saturday, August 16: Janmashtami / Krishna Jayanthi

Janmashtami is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. Devotees observe fasts, visit temples, and perform special prayers. The festival is marked by singing devotional songs and decorating homes with idols of baby Krishna. Banks in a large number of states, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and others, will be closed to celebrate this festival.

Tuesday, August 19: Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram

Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur is revered as the pioneer of modern Tripura. His birth anniversary is celebrated as a state holiday to honor his significant contributions to the development of the state. Banks in both Manipur and Tripura will be closed on this day.

Saturday, August 23: Fourth Saturday

As per the RBI's guidelines, banks are closed on the fourth Saturday of every month. This is a regular weekend closure and applies to all banks nationwide.

Monday, August 25: Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva

This holiday is observed in Assam to honor the death anniversary of Srimanta Sankardeva, a great saint, scholar, and social-religious reformer from the 15th century. His contributions to Assamese culture, religion, and literature are highly regarded.

Wednesday, August 27: Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a major festival celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is particularly prominent in states like Maharashtra, where it is celebrated with immense enthusiasm for 10 days. The festival involves installing Ganesha idols, performing puja, and enjoying traditional sweets like 'modak'.

Thursday, August 28: Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) / Nuakhai

The Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations continue on this day in Goa. Simultaneously, Nuakhai, an agricultural festival of Western Odisha, is celebrated to honor the new harvest. It is a day of gratitude to nature and a time for family gatherings and feasts. Banks will be closed in Goa for Ganesh Chaturthi and in Odisha for Nuakhai.

Conclusion: Plan Your Banking Activities Wisely

With up to 15 bank holidays in August 2025, it is crucial to plan any time-sensitive financial transactions well in advance. While digital banking services provide a convenient alternative, any work requiring a visit to a physical branch should be scheduled around these holidays.

Always refer to the official RBI holiday list and check with your specific bank for any last-minute changes or city-specific closures. This proactive approach will help you avoid any banking delays throughout the month of August.