Bank and Public Holidays for August 2025: More Than 10 Holidays in Month

Bank and Public Holidays in August 2025: August 2025 will be a highly interesting and happening month in India. Providing a blend of public, regional, and bank holidays. Known for grand festivals such as Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi, the month also holds importance because of Independence Day and other culturally deep observances in states. Let’s take the holidays’ list, what they are commemorating, and how they affect bank activities step by step.

Principal Public and Regional Holidays

Diversity of India is seen in the number of festivals that are being celebrated across states. Here are the major public holidays for August 2025:

9 August (Saturday) – Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi): A festival celebrated across the country, it ties the brother and sister in rituals and sweets.

15 August (Friday) – Independence Day: Observed as a national holiday with flag hoisting, marching, and patriotism.

15-16 August (Fri & Sat) – Janmashtami (Smarta): Birthday of Lord Krishna; observed by midnight worship and cultural events.

15 August (Fri) – Parsi New Year: Celebrated primarily in Maharashtra and Gujarat, this is the festival to usher in the new year in the Zoroastrian calendar.

27 August (Wednesday) – Ganesh Chaturthi: One of the key festivals celebrated in Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, with the procession and installation of Lord Ganesha idols.

Bank Holidays in August 2025

In addition to the normal second and fourth Saturdays (9th and 23rd), the following region-specific bank holidays will affect operations:

8 August (Friday) – Jhulan Purnima (Odisha), Tendong Lho Rum Faat (Sikkim)

13 August (Wednesday) – Patriot Day (Manipur)

16 August (Saturday) – Parsi New Year (half holiday in a few states) & Janmashtami

26 August (Tuesday) – Hartalika Teej (Chhattisgarh, Sikkim)

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28 August (Thursday) – Nuakhai (Odisha), Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday (Goa)

Bank Public Holidays for August 2025: As a busy month of events and cultural observances. August 2025 is the month for merriment, holidaymaking, and family time. Whether you are making your travel reservations, planning parties, or simply wish to inquire of friends at home if their bank will be open, this guide is here for you and prepared.