Bank Holidays In August 2025: Check State-Wise List Because Banks Will Remain Closed For 16 Days

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Planning to visit the bank in August? You might want to double-check the calendar first. With a mix of national festivals, regional events, and second and fourth Saturdays, several days in August 2025 will see banks closed across India. Whether it's for depositing cheques, cash withdrawal, locker visits, or updating passbooks, knowing your local bank's holiday list can help you avoid last-minute hassle.

Here's a complete breakdown of bank holidays in August 2025 so you can plan your finances-and your long weekends-wisely.

August 2025: How Many Days Are Banks Closed?

In total, Indian banks will remain closed for 16 days in August 2025. However, not all of these are nationwide holidays. Some are specific to particular states due to regional festivals or cultural celebrations. Additionally, banks across the country will be shut on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays, as per RBI norms.

Major National Bank Holidays in August 2025

Independence Day on Friday, August 15, is a nationwide public holiday, and all banks, including private and public sector institutions, will remain shut.

Another important national observance is Raksha Bandhan, falling on Saturday, August 9, 2025. While not a pan-India bank holiday, many North Indian states such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand declare it a public holiday.

Also, Janmashtami will be celebrated on Monday, August 16, 2025, which could result in banks being closed in states like Ahmedabad, Aizwal, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Srinagar and Vijayawada.

August 2025 State-Specific Bank Holidays

Here are some regional holidays when banks will be closed in specific states:

• August 1 (Friday): Meghalaya - Behdeinkhlam Festival
• August 3 (Sunday): Nationwide holiday
• August 8 (Friday): Tendong Lho Rum Faat - Sikkim
• August 9 (Saturday): Second Saturday and Raksha Bandhan - Nationwide holiday
• August 10 (Sunday): Nationwide holiday
• August 13 (Wednesday): Patriots' Day- Imphal
• August 15 (Friday): Independence Day - Nationwide
• August 16 (Monday): Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi (Ahmedabad, Aizwal, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Srinagar and Vijayawada)
• August 17 (Sunday): Nationwide holiday
• August 19 (Tuesday): Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur- Agartala
• August 23 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday - Nationwide holiday
• August 24 (Sunday): Nationwide holiday
• August 25 (Monday): Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva- Guwahati
• August 27 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi/Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha)/Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata/Ganesh Puja/Vinayakar Chathurthi - Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji and Vijayawada
• August 28 (Thursday): Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)/Nuakhai Bhubaneswar, Panaji
• August 31 (Sunday): Nationwide holiday

Always check your local bank branch's notice board or website to confirm these holidays, as observances can vary slightly depending on regional customs.

Are Online Banking Services Affected On Bank Holidays?

Even though physical bank branches are closed on holidays, online and mobile banking services remain operational. You can carry out transactions through NEFT, IMPS, UPI, and net banking apps as usual. However, services that require human verification or manual processing-like cheque clearing-may be delayed.

ATMs across India will also function, but they may run out of cash during long weekends or major festivals. So, make necessary withdrawals beforehand.

Why It's Important to Know Bank Holidays In Advance

Knowing the holiday schedule helps avoid urgent bank runs when services are unavailable. It also ensures timely EMIs, cheque submissions, account-related documentation, and even planning wedding or travel expenses. Also, you may also want to align your invoicing, withdrawals, and other critical transactions accordingly.

Bookmark this guide and set reminders so you don't end up facing a "bank closed" board at the eleventh hour. After all, better planning equals smoother celebrations.