August 2025 is a significant month for banks across India, marked by a series of national and regional holidays. Planning can help customers time their transactions, such as loan disbursements or repayments, with no surprises.
National Bank Closures
- Saturday, 9 August 2025 – All banks nationwide will be closed for the Second Saturday holiday and Raksha Bandhan, a festival celebrating the sibling bond.
- Friday, August 15, 2025 – Independence Day, a national holiday, suspends banking operations nationwide.
- Saturday, 23 August 2025 – The Fourth Saturday holiday, when most banks are closed by default.
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Festival-Related Closures by Date
Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Janmashtami, a celebration of Lord Krishna, is observed as a national holiday in most regions.
August 27–28, 2025 – Ganesh Chaturthi brings additional state-specific holidays:
- 27 August: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, and others.
- 28 August: Observed in Goa, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, among others.
Plus, Odisha and Sikkim observe Tendong Lho Rum Faat on Friday, 8 August 2025.
Quick Holiday Calendar – August 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Friday | Tendong Lho Rum Faat (Odisha/Sikkim) |
| 9 Aug 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday + Raksha Bandhan |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 16 Aug 2025 | Saturday | Janmashtami |
| 23 Aug 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27–28 Aug 2025 | Wed–Thu | Ganesh Chaturthi (state-specific) |
What 24hrLoan Users Should Know
Plan Before These Dates:
- Pre-15 August: Complete any urgent loan disbursals or requests before Independence Day.
- Pre-9 and 23 August Saturdays: Since weekends coincide with festival holidays, expect delays in processing.
- Late August: If your area observes Ganesh Chaturthi, plan—especially around 27–28 August.
Bottom Line for 24hrLoan Users
August 2025 has several key bank holidays, especially around 9, 15, and 23 August, as well as festival-specific dates. Enjoy the ease of online services, but be careful about completing paperwork or using checks on the day of.