In August 2025, banks across India will observe a total of 15 holidays, including national, regional, and weekend closures. Apart from the usual second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays off, notable holidays include Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, and various regional festivals celebrated in different states. Due to local observances, the exact holidays can vary by state, so it is advisable to check with the local branch for specific closures. Despite these holidays, online and mobile banking services and ATMs will remain operational for transactions and cash withdrawals.
The bank holidays in August 2025 are:
- August 3 (Sunday) – Sunday weekend holiday
- August 8 (Friday) – Tendong Lho Rum Faat (Gangtok, Sikkim)
- August 9 (Saturday) – Second Saturday holiday, Raksha Bandhan and Jhulana Purnima in several states
- August 10 (Sunday) – Sunday weekend holiday
- August 13 (Wednesday) – Patriot’s Day (Imphal, Manipur)
- August 15 (Friday) – Independence Day, Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi), Janmashtami nationwide
- August 16 (Saturday) – Janmashtami (observed in many cities), Krishna Jayanthi
- August 17 (Sunday) – Sunday weekend holiday
- August 19 (Tuesday) – Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur (Agartala, Tripura)
- August 23 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday holiday
- August 24 (Sunday) – Sunday weekend holiday
- August 25 (Monday) – Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva (Guwahati, Assam)
- August 27 (Wednesday) – Ganesh Chaturthi and related observances in multiple states
- August 28 (Thursday) – Second day of Ganesh Chaturthi and Nuakhai (Bhubaneshwar, Odisha and Panaji, Goa)
- August 31 (Sunday) – Sunday weekend holiday
These holidays reflect a mix of cultural, religious, and national observances, ensuring that banks align their operations with the diverse traditions across India.
