Public holidays: Schools, Banks, govt office will close 4 days from tomorrow

Public holidays in India during August 2025 are a mix of national and regional festivals. While a few holidays are observed nationwide, many are specific to certain states, which means that schools, banks, and government offices may be closed only in those particular regions. Public holidays: Schools, Banks, govt office will close 4 days from tomorrow.

Please note that a blanket public holiday for all of India on August 26, 27, and 28 has not been declared. Whether government offices, schools, and banks are closed on these dates depends on the state or union territory.

Here is a breakdown of the holiday situation for these dates in India:

August 26, 2025 (Tuesday):

Hartalika Teej: A holiday for this festival will be observed in Chhattisgarh and Sikkim.

Onam: While the main festival of Onam is on a different date, festivities often extend. Kerala has declared school closures from August 26 to August 28, 2025, to coincide with Onam festivities.

August 27, 2025 (Wednesday):

Ganesh Chaturthi: This is a major regional holiday, particularly in Western and Southern India. As a result, banks, government offices, and schools will be closed in:

Maharashtra

Goa

Karnataka

Telangana

Andhra Pradesh

Gujarat

Puducherry

Tamil Nadu

Odisha

Other Closures: In other states, schools and offices are expected to operate as usual unless a specific local or district-level order has been issued.

August 28, 2025 (Thursday):

Nuakhai: This is a harvest festival, and it is a public holiday in Odisha.

Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day): The second day of Ganesh Chaturthi is a holiday in Goa.

Onam: The Onam festival period in Kerala will also include a holiday on August 28, 2025.

August 31, 2025 – Sunday

In summary, while there is no nationwide public holiday, people in states like Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka will have a holiday on August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi. Travelers and those with banking or official business should check the specific holiday list for their state to plan accordingly.

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