August is one of India’s busiest months with a mix of national pride, religious festivals, and local celebrations. The month hosts significant public and bank holidays, such as Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi. These are the events that commonly lead to long weekends and mid-week off days across states.
There are 14 bank holidays during August 2025, which encompass all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays. Advanced planning of these holidays is essential for the citizens, professionals, students, and businesspeople who depend upon banking and financial operations.
Why Bank Holidays Matter
Bank holidays influence not only your travel or festival plans, but also day-to-day activities related to financial transactions, government functions, and business processes. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases an annual list of bank holidays on a state-wise basis, incorporating both national festivals and state-specific holidays. Because holidays vary from state to state, having the relevant dates applicable in your area is crucial for hassle-free planning.
Complete List of Bank Holidays in August 2025
Here’s a detailed state-wise breakdown of all bank holidays for the month, as per the RBI:
| Date | Event | Applicable States |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2025 | Sunday | All States |
| 8 August 2025 | Tendong Lho Rum Faat | Gangtok |
| 9 August 2025 | Raksha Bandhan/Jhulana Purnima/Second Saturday | All States |
| 10 August 2025 | Sunday | All States |
| 13 August 2025 | Patriot’s Day | Imphal |
| 15 August 2025 | Independence Day/Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi)/Janmashtami | All States |
| 16 August 2025 | Janmashtami | Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Srinagar, Vijayawada |
| 17 August 2025 | Sunday | All States |
| 19 August 2025 | Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur | Agartala |
| 23 August 2025 | Fourth Saturday | All States |
| 24 August 2025 | Sunday | All States |
| 25 August 2025 | Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva | Guwahati |
| 27 August 2025 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Vijayawada |
| 28 August 2025 | Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)/Nuakhai | Bhubaneswar, Panaji |
Plan and Avoid Last-Minute Hassles
Whether you are a professional, an exam-going student, or an establishment with daily banking operations, knowing these holidays in advance keeps you organized. The RBI holiday schedule not only indicates India’s cultural diversity but also the administrative requirement to schedule public services without any inconvenience.
Utilize this detailed guide to schedule your holidays, finances, or trips and avoid last-minute inconveniences.