Key Points
- Banks across India will close for up to 15 days in August 2025 due to national holidays, regional festivals, and weekend shutdowns.
- Plan ahead: Only 22 working days for banks this month; long weekends likely to impact key transactions.
- Nationwide closures on Independence Day (August 15), Janmashtami (August 16 in several states), and Raksha Bandhan in select regions.
- Additional holidays for state-specific festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Patriot’s Day, and Nuakhai.
- Second and fourth Saturdays, plus all Sundays, add to the downtime potential for 2–3 day stretches without banking.
New Delhi: If you have major banking needs like cash withdrawals, cheque processing, or loan applications get them done early to avoid long queues or disruptions during India’s festive August!
Full August 2025 Bank Holiday List (India, Major Dates)
| Date | Day | Occasion/Festival | States Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | All India |
| Aug 8 | Friday | Tendong Lho Rum Faat | Sikkim |
| Aug 9 | Saturday | Raksha Bandhan / 2nd Sat | Multiple/All |
| Aug 10 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | All India |
| Aug 13 | Wednesday | Patriot’s Day | Manipur |
| Aug 15 | Friday | Independence Day / Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) / Janmashtami | All / Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, TN, Telangana, Goa, Andhra Pradesh |
| Aug 16 | Saturday | Janmashtami (regional) | Gujarat, MP, TN, Rajasthan, UP, others |
| Aug 17 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | All India |
| Aug 19 | Tuesday | Maharaja Bir Bikram’s Birthday | Manipur |
| Aug 23 | Saturday | 4th Saturday | All India |
| Aug 24 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | All India |
| Aug 25 | Monday | Srimanta Sankardeva Tithi | Assam |
| Aug 27 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Maharashtra, Gujarat, TN, Karnataka, AP, Goa, Telangana |
| Aug 28 | Thursday | Nuakhai, Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd day) | Odisha/Goa |
| Aug 31 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | All India |
Note: Some holidays and closures may apply only in specific regions or cities; always check your local branch schedule for any state-specific adjustments.
Why Is August 2025 So Packed with Holidays?
August typically hosts India’s Independence Day and several major Hindu festivals, including Rakshabandhan, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi, along with regional observances like Nuakhai and Tendong Lho Rum Faat. With four weekends (8 days: 2nd/4th Saturdays & all Sundays) plus national/regional holidays, many branches will only be open for 22–23 working days this month.
Pro Tip: How to Avoid Bank Hassles in August
- Finish banking tasks before holidays/long weekends.
- Use net banking, ATMs, and online transfers where possible.
- For state-specific festivals, confirm your city’s unique closure calendar with your local branch or bank website.
- Emergency? Branchless banking and digital channels remain available 24×7 even during public holidays.
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