August 2025 is almost here, and this month will have many bank holidays. If you need to do any banking tasks like updating your checkbook, passbook entries, depositing cash, or other counter services, it’s best to finish them quickly.
Banks will be closed for about 13 days in August, including big festivals like Rakshabandhan, Independence Day, and Janmashtami.
Besides this, banks will also remain closed on every Sunday and the second and fourth Saturdays. However, online services like net banking and UPI will still work as usual.
When Will Banks Be Closed in August?
If you plan to visit the bank in August 2025, this schedule is important to know. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays every month, and Sundays are weekly holidays.
Bank holidays vary by central government, state government, and regional holidays. A holiday in one state may not apply to another, so check the exact list for your area.
August 2025 Bank Holidays:
3 August (Sunday) — Ker Puja, Tripura holiday
8 August — Tendong Lo Rum Phat festival in Sikkim and Odisha
9 August — Raksha Bandhan
10 August (Sunday)
12 August — Second Saturday
13 August — Manipur and Patriot’s Day
15 August — Independence Day
16 August — Janmashtami, Parsi New Year, Gujarat and Maharashtra holiday
17 August (Sunday)
24 August (Sunday)
26 August — Ganesh Chaturthi in Karnataka and Kerala (Fourth Saturday)
27 August — Ganesh Chaturthi in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Odisha, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana
28 August — Nuakhai festival in Odisha, Punjab, and Sikkim
How to Manage Banking During These Holidays
Don’t worry if the banks are closed on these days. Digital banking services like UPI, mobile banking, internet banking, and ATMs will continue to work smoothly.
You can transfer money, pay bills, check balances, and do recharges using these services. Cash withdrawals and mini statements will also be available at ATMs without any interruption.
