Bank Holiday August 2025: Bank remain closed for 15 days
Bank Holiday August 2025: Banks in India will observe several holidays in August 2025, including national holidays, festivals, and the customary second and fourth Saturdays. It’s crucial to be aware of these closures to plan your banking activities accordingly.
Here’s a list of probable bank holidays in August 2025:
Fixed Holidays (Nationwide):
August 3, 2025 (Sunday)
August 9, 2025 (Saturday): Second Saturday
August 10, 2025 (Sunday)
August 15, 2025 (Friday): Independence Day (National Holiday)
August 17, 2025 (Sunday)
August 23, 2025 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
August 24, 2025 (Sunday)
August 31, (Sunday)
Regional/Festival-Specific Holidays (Vary by state/region):
August 8, 2025 (Friday): Tendong Lho Rum Faat (Sikkim, Odisha)
August 9, 2025 (Saturday): Raksha Bandhan (Observed in various states including Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh)
August 13, 2025 (Wednesday): Patriot Day (Manipur)
August 15, 2025 (Friday): Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) (Maharashtra)
August 16, 2025 (Saturday): Janmashtami (Observed in most states, check specific state lists for exceptions)
August 16, 2025 (Saturday): Parsi New Year (Gujarat, Maharashtra)
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday): Raksha Bandhan (Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand – Note: This appears as a second Raksha Bandhan date in some lists, confirming specific state observation might be needed)
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday): Shri Krishna Astami (Gujarat, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand)
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday): Hartalika Teej (Chhattisgarh, Sikkim)
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday): Ganesh Chaturthi (Karnataka, Kerala)
August 27, 2025 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi (Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu)
August 28, 2025 (Thursday): Nuakhai (Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim)
August 28, 2025 (Thursday): Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday (Goa)
Important points to remember:
Regional Variations: Bank holidays in India are determined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and state governments. Therefore, a holiday observed in one state may not be observed in another.
Second and Fourth Saturdays: All public and private sector banks across India are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
Digital Banking Services: While physical bank branches will be closed on these days, digital banking services such as net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATM services will remain functional 24×7.
Confirmation: For the most accurate and up-to-date list, always refer to the official holiday calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) or check with your specific bank’s website or local branch. Plan your financial transactions accordingly to avoid any inconvenience during these holidays.
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