The month of August is approaching, and if you have any important banking plans, complete them as soon as possible. According to the list of bank holidays for August 2025 released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will be closed for a total of 15 days this month. These holidays include national festivals, regional festivals, and weekend holidays.
Sundays and Two Saturdays Off Every Week
Like every month, banks will remain closed on every Sunday in August this time as well. Along with this, the second and fourth Saturdays will also be holidays. Due to these regular holidays, banking services will be affected on several days of the month.
National and Major Festival Holidays
August has several major national festivals and religious events, due to which banks across the country or in certain states will remain closed.
- 8 August (Friday) – Tendong Lho Rum Faat festival holiday in Gangtok, Sikkim
- 9 August (Saturday) – Raksha Bandhan and Jhulan Purnima (holiday in many states)
Affected cities – Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Dehradun, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Shimla - 13 August (Wednesday) – Patriots' Day holiday in Imphal, Manipur
- 15 August (Friday) – Independence Day (all-India holiday), Parsi New Year, and Janmashtami
- 16 August (Saturday) – Janmashtami and Krishna Jayanti (holiday in several states)
Affected cities – Chennai, Dehradun, Patna, Ranchi, Gangtok, Jammu, Srinagar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Raipur, Aizawl, Shillong, Vijayawada - 19 August (Tuesday) – Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya's birthday holiday in Agartala, Tripura
- 25 August (Monday) – Srimanta Sankardeva Tithi in Guwahati (Assam)
- 27 August (Wednesday) – Banks closed in several cities on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi
Affected cities – Mumbai, Nagpur, Belapur, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Chennai, Panaji, Ahmedabad - 28 August (Thursday) – Second day of Ganesh Chaturthi and Nuakhai
Affected cities – Bhubaneswar, Panaji
Weekly Holiday Dates
- 3 August – Sunday
- 9 August – Second Saturday
- 10 August – Sunday
- 17 August – Sunday
- 23 August – Fourth Saturday
- 24 August – Sunday
- 31 August – Sunday
Some Holidays Limited to Specific States
It is important to note that some holidays are limited to the respective states only. For example, on Maharaja Bir Bikram's birthday in Tripura, banks will be closed only in Agartala. Similarly, on Ganesh Chaturthi, there will be a holiday in some cities of states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Odisha, while banks may remain open in other places.
Digital Services Will Remain Active
Although bank branches will remain closed during these holidays, digital services like net banking, mobile banking, ATMs, UPI, and card transactions will continue to function as before. Customers can easily use online banking services.
Check Local Holidays Before Banking Work
If you want to visit a bank on any day to avail services like cash deposit, check clearance, or draft, it is better to first check whether there is a bank holiday in your state or city on that day. State-level holidays can often disrupt services in local branches.
How RBI Determines Holidays
Every year, the Reserve Bank of India releases a list of bank holidays for all states under the 'Negotiable Instruments Act'. It includes three types of holidays – national holidays, holidays related to religious-cultural festivals, and local holidays declared according to the states.
Complete Important Work on Time Between Bank Holidays
If you want to get any important bank-related work done in the month of August, plan your schedule keeping all these holidays in mind. In case of long holidays, the work in bank branches may slow down, and transactions may also get delayed.
Cash and Transaction Planning is Necessary
During the festive season, there is often a higher demand for cash in bank ATMs. Long queues can form at ATMs before holidays. In such a situation, it is better to meet the need for cash in time so that there is no problem later.
Online Transactions Will Provide Relief
For customers who need to transact during the holidays, online transactions are the best option. In today's era, almost all banks provide services through mobile apps and internet banking, allowing customers to complete necessary tasks without visiting the bank.
This List Helpful for Banking Planning in August
This list of bank holidays is very important for customers so that they can complete all their necessary tasks in time. It is especially important for those who are planning travel, business, or large payments.
Bank Holidays for August 2025 at a Glance
- Total Holidays – 15 days
- Regular Holidays – Every Sunday, second and fourth Saturdays
- Major Festivals – Independence Day, Janmashtami, Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi
- State-Specific Holidays – Separate holidays in Sikkim, Manipur, Tripura, Assam, Maharashtra, Goa, etc.
