Bank Holidays in August 2025: Banks to Remain Shut for Half the Month – Check the Full State-Wise List

If you're planning to visit the bank in August 2025 for any important work, it's time to check the holiday calendar first. This time, banks will remain closed for a significant number of days in August across various states due to a combination of national holidays, regional festivals, and regular weekends. In fact, banks may remain shut for nearly half the month in some states.

Here’s everything you need to know to avoid last-minute inconvenience.

🏦 Why So Many Bank Holidays in August 2025?

August is packed with holidays this year. From Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, and other state-specific observances — coupled with second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays — bank branches across India will see frequent closures.

📍 State-Wise Bank Holidays in August 2025

Here’s a list of key holidays in different states:

• August 3 (Sunday) – Tripura: Ker Puja

• August 8 (Friday) – Sikkim, Odisha: Tendong Lho Rum Faat

• August 9 (Saturday) – Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan: Raksha Bandhan

• August 13 (Wednesday) – Manipur: Patriots’ Day

• August 15 (Friday) – All India: Independence Day (National Holiday)

• August 16 (Saturday) – Pan India: Janmashtami

• August 16 (Saturday) – Gujarat, Maharashtra: Parsi New Year

• August 26 (Tuesday) – Karnataka, Kerala: Ganesh Chaturthi

• August 27 (Wednesday) – Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Odisha, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana: Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)

• August 28 (Thursday) – Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim: Nuakhai

📆 Regular Bank Closures in August 2025 (Weekends)

In addition to festival holidays, banks will also be closed on:

• Sundays: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Second Saturday: August 10

• Fourth Saturday: August 23

💡 What Should Customers Do?

Due to these many holidays, services like cash withdrawal at counters, cheque clearance, and physical banking may be disrupted. Here’s what you can do to avoid any issues:

• ✅ Complete your important bank work early in the month

• ✅ Use digital banking platforms: Services like internet banking, mobile banking, and ATMs will function normally

• ✅ Stay updated: Holiday dates may vary by state or be revised via notifications by local or central authorities. Always confirm the exact holiday schedule on your bank’s official website or branch noticeboard.

✍️ Final Note

With over 12 holidays lined up in various states, August 2025 is set to be one of the busiest months for bank closures this year. Plan your banking needs accordingly to avoid delays, and make full use of online services where possible.

Stay informed, stay prepared!