Bank Holidays in August 2025, List of All Holidays

In August 2025 features several bank holidays spread across different states, creating staggered non-working days for various regions. From national observances such as Independence Day to culturally significant festivals such as Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi, each occasion contributes to temporary banking closures. Understanding this state-wise breakdown helps customers avoid service delays and manage time-sensitive financial tasks, such as loan EMIs, application submissions, and branch visits without disruption.

Bank Holidays in August 2025

August 2025 is packed with bank holidays across India, driven by national celebrations, regional festivals, and weekend closures. This guide provides a detailed, state-wise holiday calendar to help customers, students, and working professionals plan ahead. The list of bank holidays in August 2025 is structured as per RBI guidelines, ensuring clarity for customers, employees, and business owners.

List of All Bank Holidays

For candidates preparing for competitive banking exams, staying informed about Bank Holidays in August 2025 is essential for smart scheduling. With multiple state-wise closures, national holidays, and weekend breaks, important tasks such as fee payments, document submissions, and verification processes may be affected. This article presents a complete list of August 2025 bank holidays, enabling aspirants to manage their exam preparation and banking activities efficiently while avoiding last-minute disruptions.

Here is a list of bank holidays in August 2025 across India, including national holidays, regional festivals, second and fourth Saturdays, and RBI-approved closures.+

Here’s a brief description of each holiday listed for August:

3 Aug 2025 – Ker Puja

• A sacred tribal festival honoring Ker, the guardian deity of Vaastu.
• Celebrated with strict rituals, community prayers, and symbolic boundaries to ward off misfortune.

8 Aug 2025  – Tendong Lho Rum Faat

• A Lepcha festival venerating Mount Tendong, believed to have saved ancestors from a flood.
• Celebrated with prayers, dances, and models of the mountain made from nine stones.

9 Aug 2025 – Raksha Bandhan / Jhulana Purnima / Second Saturday

• Raksha Bandhan: Sisters tie rakhis to brothers, symbolizing protection and love.
• Jhulana Purnima: Devotees swing Radha-Krishna idols in decorated swings.
• Also, a Second Saturday, a standard bank holiday across India.

10 Aug 2025 – Sunday Holiday

• Regular weekly holiday observed nationwide.

13 Aug 2025 – Patriot’s Day

• Commemorates heroes of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891, including Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General.
• Marked by tributes and remembrance ceremonies.

15 Aug 2025 – Independence Day / Parsi New Year / Janmashtami (Smarta)

• Independence Day: Celebrates India’s freedom from British rule in 1947.
• Parsi New Year: Marks the start of the Shahenshahi calendar, celebrated with prayers and feasts.
• Janmashtami (Smarta): Observed by Smarta tradition followers to honor Lord Krishna’s birth.

16 Aug 2025 – Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8) / Krishna Jayanthi

• Celebrates Lord Krishna’s birth, with fasting, midnight prayers, and temple festivities.

17 Aug 2025 – Sunday Holiday

• Regular weekly holiday observed nationwide.

19 Aug 2025 – Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur

• Honors the visionary king known as the Modern Architect of Tripura, celebrated with cultural events and tributes.

23 Aug 2025 – Fourth Saturday 

• Standard bank holiday observed across India.

24 Aug 2025 – Sunday Holiday

• Regular weekly holiday observed nationwide.

25 Aug 2025 – Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva

• Marks the passing of Srimanta Sankardeva, a saint and cultural icon of Assam.
• Observed with prayers, bhajans, and community gatherings.

26 Aug 2025 – Ganesh Chaturthi

• Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
• Begins with the installation of idols and prayers.

27 Aug 2025 – Ganesh Chaturthi / Samvatsari / Vinayaka Vrata / Ganesh Puja

• Ganesh Chaturthi continues with rituals and festivities.Samvatsari:
• Jain festival of forgiveness.
• Vinayaka Vrata: Devotional observance for Lord Ganesha.

28 Aug 2025 – Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) / Nuakhai

• Nuakhai: A harvest festival celebrating new rice and offering it to deities.
• Second day of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

31 Aug 2025 – Sunday Holiday

• Regular weekly holiday observed nationwide.