Bank holidays in August 2025: Banks to remain shut on these 15 days – Full list by date and region

Bhupinder Singh | Jul 31, 2025, 09:22 IST

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Bank holidays in August 2025: As July comes to an end, the official list of bank holidays for August 2025 has been released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Various holidays fall throughout the year in India, including national holidays, state-specific festivals, and significant observances. Let's check out the list of August 2025 bank holidays:

Bank holidays in August 2025: As August 2025 approaches, many people across India are looking forward to the upcoming festivals and long weekends. If you're planning any important bank-related work or a quick holiday trip, it’s good to know the bank holidays in August 2025 in advance.

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks across India will remain shut for 15 days this August, including national holidays, regional celebrations, second and fourth Saturdays, and all Sundays. Key festivals such as Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Janmashtami fall in this month.

Let’s take a closer look at the full state-wise bank holiday schedule for August 2025.

Bank holidays in August 2025: Full list by date and region

August 2025 Bank Holidays List
Date	Day	Holiday	States/Cities
August 3	Sunday	Weekend holiday	All over India
August 8	Friday	Tendong Lho Rum Faat	Gangtok (Sikkim)
August 9	Saturday	Raksha Bandhan/Jhulana Purnima/2nd Saturday	Gujarat, MP, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, UP, Himachal Pradesh + All India
August 10	Sunday	Weekend holiday	All over India
August 13	Wednesday	Patriot’s Day	Imphal (Manipur)
August 15	Friday	Independence Day/Parsi New Year/Janmashtami	All over India
August 16	Saturday	Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8)	Gujarat, Bihar, TN, Telangana, Andhra, MP, Rajasthan, J&K, many others
August 17	Sunday	Weekend holiday	All over India
August 19	Tuesday	Maharaja Bir Bikram’s Birthday	Agartala (Tripura)
August 23	Saturday	4th Saturday	All over India
August 24	Sunday	Weekend holiday	All over India
August 25	Monday	Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva	Guwahati (Assam)
August 27	Wednesday	Ganesh Chaturthi/Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata	Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
August 28	Thursday	Ganesh Chaturthi (Day 2)/Nuakhai	Odisha, Goa
August 31	Sunday	Weekend holiday	All over India

Why are banks closed on these days?

Bank holidays in India are decided based on a mix of:

National events (like Independence Day),
State-level religious and cultural festivals (like Ganesh Chaturthi, Raksha Bandhan),
And weekend offs – i.e. all Sundays and second/fourth Saturdays.

These holidays are declared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in coordination with state governments under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

What can you do when banks are closed?

Even when physical branches are shut, you can still:

Withdraw cash from ATMs
Use mobile banking apps
Make payments via UPI, net banking, and debit/credit cards

Please note that services such as cheque clearance or NEFT/RTGS transfers may not be available during these holidays.

Important tips for August 2025 bank holidays:

Always double-check with your local bank, as holidays may vary from state to state.
Plan your cash withdrawals and cheque deposits in advance.
Be mindful of long weekends – for example, August 15 (Friday), followed by August 16 (Saturday) and August 17 (Sunday) creates a 3-day break.

Summary:

August 2025 has 15 bank holidays across India.
Includes key dates like Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Janmashtami.
Banks will also be closed on all Sundays, second, and fourth Saturdays.

Stay informed and plan smartly to avoid last-minute trouble during your banking needs in August 2025.

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