August 2025 Bank Holiday List Out: Banks Will Be Closed On This 11 Dates in August; Check Full List of Holiday

The month of August 2025 has a multiple of bank holidays across India. Banks will remain closed nationwide on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays. Additionally, Independence Day on Friday, August 15, is a mandatory national holiday across all states.

This means most banks will remain shut on August 3 (Sunday), August 9 (Second Saturday), August 10 (Sunday), August 15 (Independence Day), August 17 (Sunday), August 23 (Fourth Saturday), August 24 (Sunday), and August 31 (Sunday).
That's a minimum of 8 bank holidays in August across India, even before adding state-specific holidays.

Additional Regional Bank Holidays

Apart from the national closures, several states will observe extra bank holidays for local festivals and cultural events. For example, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Parsi New Year, and regional observances like Nuakhai and Tendong Lho Rum Faat will lead to additional days off.

States like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Sikkim are likely to have up to 10-11 days of bank closures this month. The exact dates may vary based on local government announcements and regional traditions.

Total Bank Holidays in August: State-Wise Breakdown

Banks in all parts of India will observe at least 8 holidays in August 2025. However, states celebrating additional regional festivals can expect 10 or even 11 off days, depending on RBI guidelines and state-level declarations.

All India: 5 Sundays + 2 Saturdays + Independence Day: 8 holidays

Maharashtra/Gujarat: Additional holidays for Parsi New Year and Ganesh Chaturthi: 10 to 11 holidays

UP/Rajasthan: Add Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami: 10-11 holidays

Odisha/Sikkim: Include Nuakhai and Tendong Lho Rum Faat: 10-11 holidays

Major Festival Holidays in August 2025

Here are some of the major festivals that will lead to bank holidays in August to watch out for:

August 8, Friday: Tendong Lho Rum Faat, which is celebrated in Sikkim and parts of Odisha

August 9, Saturday: Raksha Bandhan celebrated in most North Indian states.

August 13, Wednesday: Patriots' Day celebrated in Manipur

August 15, Friday: Independence Day, a national holiday including Parsi New Year, which will be observed in Maharashtra

August 16, Saturday: Janmashtami + Parsi New Year (Gujarat, Maharashtra)

August 26, Tuesday: Shri Krishna Ashtami / Hartalika Teej / Ganesh Chaturthi, which will be observed in multiple states.

August 27, Wednesday: Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated in Maharashtra, Goa, and Telangana

August 28, Thursday: Nuakhai celebrated in Odisha, Sikkim