As July 2025 draws to a close, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled its schedule of bank holidays for August, signaling a significant number of closures that could impact banking plans. With nearly half the month designated as holidays due to regional festivals, national observances, and regular weekend closures, individuals are advised to review the schedule carefully to ensure their banking tasks are completed without disruption.
The RBI, which releases a monthly list of bank holidays, has outlined specific dates in August 2025 when banks across various states will remain closed. These holidays reflect a combination of cultural celebrations, national events, and standard non-working days, potentially affecting services nationwide and in specific regions. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid inconvenience, as the extensive closures could delay important financial transactions.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has outlined the following bank holidays for August 2025, which include regional festivals, national observances, and standard weekend closures. Plan your banking activities accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
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Bank Holiday Schedule:
August 3: Banks in Tripura will be closed for Ker Puja, coinciding with a Sunday, resulting in a nationwide bank holiday.
August 8: Banks in Sikkim and Odisha will remain closed for Tendong Lho Rum Faat.
August 9: The second Saturday, combined with Raksha Bandhan, will lead to a bank holiday across India.
August 10: Banks nationwide will be closed as it is a Sunday.
August 13: Banks in Manipur will observe a holiday for Patriots’ Day.
August 15: Independence Day, a national holiday, will result in bank closures across the country.
August 16: Banks nationwide will be closed for Janmashtami and the Parsi New Year.
August 17: A Sunday, leading to a nationwide bank holiday.
August 26: Banks in Karnataka and Kerala will be closed for Ganesh Chaturthi.
August 27: Ganesh Chaturthi will lead to bank closures in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Odisha, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
August 28: Banks in Odisha, Punjab, and Sikkim will be closed for Nuakhai.