As August 2025 begins, individuals across India are seeking information on bank holidays for the month. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will be closed for up to 8 days in different regions, excluding Saturdays and Sundays. However, it’s essential to note that not all banks will be closed for the same number of days, as holidays vary by state and region.
The holidays in August include national events like Independence Day on August 15 and festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Rakshabandhan, and Janmashtami. Banks will also be closed on weekends, including all Sundays, and the second and fourth Saturdays. On August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, banks across India will remain closed due to Sunday weekend holidays.
Additionally, there are region-specific holidays, such as Tendong Lho Rum Faat on August 8, which will be observed in Gangtok, Sikkim. On August 9, banks will be closed for the second Saturday weekend holiday, and in some cities, including Ahmedabad, Bhopal, and Jaipur, banks will also be shut for Raksha Bandhan and Janmasthami.
Other notable bank holidays in August include Patriots’ Day on August 13 in Imphal, Manipur, and Janmashtami celebrations on August 16 in several cities, including Ahmedabad, Aizawl, and Chennai. On August 19, banks in Agartala, Tripura, will be closed for the birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur.
In the last week of August, banks will be closed on August 23 for the fourth Saturday weekend holiday and on August 25 in Guwahati, Assam, for the Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva. Finally, on August 27 and 28, banks in several cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, will be closed for Ganesh Chaturthi and related regional celebrations.
Although bank branches will be closed on these dates, online banking services, UPI, and digital transactions will continue to function normally, ensuring seamless access to financial services throughout August. It’s essential for individuals to plan their financial transactions accordingly and take advantage of digital banking services to avoid any inconvenience during the bank holidays.