The upcoming week will see a series of bank holidays across India, with a total of four days when banks will remain closed. From August 25 to August 31, 2025, several major cities will experience closures due to national and regional festivities, including Ganesh Chaturthi. If you have banking-related work to attend to, it’s important to plan ahead and check the RBI holiday calendar.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list for August 2025 has been set, and it includes both national holidays and state-specific closures. This coming week, banks will remain shut for a total of four days, falling on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Here’s a breakdown of the dates:

• August 25 (Monday): Shri Shankar Dev Tirobhav (Bank Holiday in Guwahati)

• August 27 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi / Samvatsari (Bank Holiday in Mumbai, Belapur, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Panaji)

• August 28 (Thursday): Ganesh Chaturthi (Second Day) / Nuaakhai (Bank Holiday in Bhubaneswar, Panaji)

Additionally, some states observe regular weekly holidays on Sundays and Saturdays, which include:

• August 23 (Saturday): Weekly holiday

• August 24 (Sunday): Weekly holiday

• August 31 (Sunday): Weekly holiday

The RBI has issued a detailed list of holidays based on regional observances. Let’s look at how these holidays are distributed across the country:

• Guwahati: August 25

• Mumbai, Belapur, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Panaji: August 27

• Bhubaneswar, Panaji: August 28

Other regional holidays include specific festivals or local observances such as:

• Shri Shankar Dev Tirobhav (August 25): Guwahati

• Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27): Several cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad

• Nuaakhai (August 28): Bhubaneswar, Panaji

While these holidays are observed as per the RBI’s official calendar, they may vary depending on individual bank branches. It is always advisable to check with your local branch for specific closures or operating hours during the festive season.

Tips for Planning Your Banking Needs

• Plan Ahead: If you need to complete any banking tasks, such as withdrawing money, making deposits, or updating documents, ensure you do so before these holidays.

• Online Banking: Utilize your bank’s online services to avoid disruption in services during the closure period.

• Check Local Branches: Some branches may remain open despite the general holiday, especially in metropolitan areas.

As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, it’s important to remember that banks will remain closed for several days this week, making it essential to plan your banking needs accordingly. Be sure to keep the RBI holiday list handy to stay informed and avoid any inconvenience.