Bank holidays in India are important for both individuals and businesses who rely on financial services. In 2025, there are several national and regional bank holidays observed across different states. These holidays are declared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and may vary depending on the local culture, religious festivals, and regional observances.
National Bank Holidays in 2025
In this article, we provide a month-by-month breakdown of the key bank holidays in 2025.
Date
Day
Holiday
January 26, 2025
Sunday
Republic Day
August 15, 2025
Friday
Independence Day
October 02, 2025
Thursday
Mahatma Gandhi Jayan
Bank Holidays in August 2025 (State-Wise)
Date
Day
Holiday
States / UTs
08 Aug 2025
Friday
Tendong Lho Rum Faat
Sikkim, Odisha
09 Aug 2025
Saturday
Second Saturday / Raksha Bandhan
All India; Raksha Bandhan observed in Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, UP
13 Aug 2025
Wednesday
Patriots Day
Manipur
15 Aug 2025
Friday
Independence Day
Nationwide
16 Aug 2025
Saturday
Janmashtami
Across many states: AP, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana, Himachal, Jharkhand, MP, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, etc.
19? Aug?
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Weekly closures
3rd Sunday occasionally standard Sundays excluded
23 Aug 2025
Saturday
Fourth Saturday
All India
26 Aug 2025
Tuesday
Several festivals
– Hartalika Teej in Chhattisgarh & Sikkim – Shri Krishna Astami in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Sikkim, UP, Uttarakhand
National except Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and Tripura
5 Nov (Wed)
Karthika Purnima
Odisha, Telangana
7 Nov (Fri)
Wangla Festival
Meghalaya
8 Nov (Sat)
Kanakadasa Jayanti
Karnataka
11 Nov (Tue)
Lhabab Duchen
Sikkim
23 Nov (Sun)
Seng Kut Snem
Meghalaya
25 Nov (Nov)
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Jayanti
Punjab
8 & 22 Nov (Sats)
Second & Fourth Saturdays
All States
All Sundays
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov
Nationwide weekly closures
December 2025 Bank Holidays (State‑Wise)
Date
Day
Holiday / Occasion
States / UTs Observing
1 Dec 2025
Monday
Indigenous Faith Day
Arunachal Pradesh
3 Dec 2025
Wednesday
Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Goa
12 Dec 2025
Friday
Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma
Meghalaya
18 Dec 2025
Thursday
Guru Ghasidas Jayanti
Chhattisgarh
19 Dec 2025
Friday
Goa Liberation Day
Goa, Daman
24 Dec 2025
Wednesday
Christmas Eve (restricted)
Meghalaya, Mizoram
25 Dec 2025
Thursday
Christmas Day
National except Chattisgarh
26 Dec 2025
Friday
Christmas (continued)
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Telangana,
27 Dec 2025
Saturday
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti & 4th Saturday
Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh (plus all banks closed for 4th Saturday)
30 Dec 2025
Tuesday
U Kiang Nangbah & Tamu Losar
Meghalaya, Sikkim
31 Dec 2025
Wednesday
New Year’s Eve (Imoinu Iratpa)
Mizoram, Manipur
Weekly Bank Closures (All India)
Every Sunday
2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month
These are uniform across all public and private sector banks.
Why Knowing Bank Holidays Matters in 2025
Knowing when banks are closed helps:
Avoid delays in money transfers or payments
Schedule business deals, property registrations, and government tasks
Plan travel, holidays, and personal commitments smartly
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Are all banks closed on a bank holiday?
A. Yes, all public and private sector banks are closed on national holidays. For other holidays, the closure may be state-specific.
Q2. Do bank holidays affect online banking and ATMs?
A. No. Online banking services, mobile banking, and ATMs function as usual on bank holidays. You can perform transactions like fund transfers, bill payments, and cash withdrawals. However, services that require human intervention, such as clearing cheques or physical bank branch visits, will not be available.
Q3. How do I know about state-specific holidays?
A. Bank holidays vary by state, as they are based on local festivals and government mandates. Many banks publish a detailed holiday list for each state on their official website. You can also check with your bank directly or a reliable financial news source for the exact dates in your region.
