Check the list of holidays in August, whether you want to know national holidays, bank holidays and festivals in August. Read this article below to know more about holidays in August.
Holidays in August 2025
August is the most vibrant and event-filled month in the Indian calendar. This National celebration, religious festival and regional events. Agar start with the beautiful festival of brothers and sisters ‘ Raksha Bandhan’ and one of the major national holidays, also observed in August, ‘ Independence Day’. Whether you want to celebrate the festivals in August 2025 with your family or want to check the bank holidays in August 2025, this guide will help you track all the major holidays in August 2025.
Look at the list of holidays in August in India, including national holidays, religious festivals, and regional celebrations.
| Date | Day | Festival in August 2025 |
| 9 August 2025 | Saturday | Raksha Bandhan (or) Rakhi |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 15 &16 August 2025 | Friday & Saturday | Janmashtami (Smarta) |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Parsi New Year |
| 27 August 2025 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi (or) Vinayaka Chaturthi |
Bank Holidays in August 2025
Look at the list of bank holidays in August 2025. By knowing the August holidays, you can easily visit the bank and perform your transaction without any problems. During these days, banks remain shut. Also on the second and fourth Saturdays the month of the month banks remain closed.
| Date and Day | Festivals in August | State |
| 8 August 2025 Friday | Jhulan Purnima | Odisha |
| 8 August 2025 Friday | Tendong Roh Rum Faith | Sikkim |
| 9 August 2025 Saturday | Raksha Bandhan | Chattisgarh, Daman and Diu, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh |
| 13 August 2025 Wednesday | Patriot Day | Manipur |
| 15 August 2025 Friday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| 16 August 2025 Saturday | Janmashtami | All States Except Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Puducherry, and West Bengal |
| 16 August 2025 Saturday | Parsi New Year | Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, and Maharashtra |
| 26 August 2025 Tuesday | Hartalika Teej | Chhattisgarh and Sikkim |
| 27 August 2025 Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Puducherry, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu |
| 28 August 2025 Thursday | Nuakhai | Odisha |
| 28 August 2025 Thursday | Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday | Goa |
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Descriptions of Holidays in August 2025
- Raksha Bandhan- this year, Raksha Bandhan 2025 will be celebrated at all 9 August 2025. It is a beautiful festival of the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi on the hand of their brother’s wrist and pray for their long life. In written brother offers a gift and promise to protect and take care of his sister.
- Independence Day – Independence Day is the one of the national holidays out of 3 national holidays of India. On this day India get free from the British rule. Every year on Red Fort our Prime Minister hoist the national flag and remember the freedom fighters who give their life and patriotic program are organised.
- Ganesh Chaturthi – Ganesh Chaturthi is the Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The festival signifies the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is the 10 days festival celebrated majorly in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Janmashtami – Krishna Janmashtami is more significant Hindu festival that celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The celebration of Janmashtami start from the Midnight.
FAQs on Holidays in August 2025
Are banks closed on Independence Day?
Yes, Independence Day is a national holiday. On 15 August 2025 all public and private banks are closed.
Do Bank remains closed on Raksha Bandhan?
No, Raksha Bandhan is not a national holiday. All bank remains open on Raksha Bandhan.
In which state is Julhan Purnima celebrated?
Jhulan Purnima is celebrated in Orissa on 8 August 2025