August 2025 Bank Holidays: Branches to Remain Shut for 15 Days Across India – Check Full List Before You Visit

Planning to visit your bank in August? You might want to hold that thought. In August 2025, banks across India — including both public and private sector institutions — will remain closed for 15 days, including weekends and regional festivals. This extensive closure schedule makes it essential for customers to plan their financial errands in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which issues the annual bank holiday calendar in coordination with state governments, these closures include national holidays, religious festivals, and regular weekly offs like Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays.

Let’s take a detailed look at the complete list of bank holidays in August 2025, so you can stay prepared and avoid unnecessary trips to closed branches.

🗓 Full List of Bank Holidays in August 2025

Date	Day	Occasion	Applicable Locations
August 3	Sunday	Weekly Off	Nationwide
August 8	Friday	Tendong Lho Rum Faat	Gangtok
August 9	Saturday	Second Saturday / Raksha Bandhan / Jhulan Purnima	Several states incl. Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, etc.
August 10	Sunday	Weekly Off	Nationwide
August 13	Wednesday	Patriots’ Day	Imphal
August 15	Friday	Independence Day / Parsi New Year / Janmashtami	Nationwide holiday
August 16	Saturday	Janmashtami / Krishna Jayanti	Aizawl, Chennai, Hyderabad, Raipur, Ranchi, Chandigarh, etc.
August 17	Sunday	Weekly Off	Nationwide
August 19	Tuesday	Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Jayanti	Agartala
August 23	Saturday	Fourth Saturday	Nationwide
August 24	Sunday	Weekly Off	Nationwide
August 25	Monday	Srimanta Sankardev Tithi	Guwahati
August 27	Wednesday	Ganesh Chaturthi / Samvatsari	Mumbai, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Panaji
August 28	Thursday	Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) / Nuakhai	Bhubaneswar, Panaji
August 31	Sunday	Weekly Off	Nationwide

🧠 Important Notes for Customers

• Digital Services Will Remain Functional: Even though physical branches may be closed, customers can still access banking services through internet banking, mobile banking, ATMs, and UPI during holidays.

• State-Specific Holidays: Several holidays mentioned above are applicable only in specific states. For instance, Ganesh Chaturthi is a public holiday in Maharashtra and a few southern states, but not observed nationwide.

• Plan Ahead: If you need to perform tasks like cheque clearance, demand draft collection, locker visits, or updating KYC in person, make sure to schedule your branch visit on working days. Delays are likely around long weekends or festive holidays.

📌 Why So Many Holidays?

August is culturally and nationally significant in India, packed with festivals like Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi, alongside India’s Independence Day. When these events fall close to or on weekends, it results in extended closures for banks.

✅ Final Tip

To avoid disruptions in your banking needs, it's advisable to consult your local branch or bank’s website for region-specific schedules, especially if you're located in states with unique public holidays.

By staying informed, you’ll save yourself the trouble of visiting a closed branch and ensure smooth financial planning throughout August.