Overview

• The RBI’s state-wise August 2025 calendar mandates a nationwide bank holiday on August 15 for Independence Day, halting all branch operations and closing BSE and NSE.
• Regional Janmashtami observances on August 16 prompt additional state-level closures in cities such as Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad and others.
• Combined with the regular Sunday holiday on August 17, banks will remain closed for three consecutive days, contributing to about 15 non-working days in August for some locations.
• Customers can continue transactions via UPI, internet and mobile banking, NEFT/RTGS and ATMs without interruption during the holiday stretch.
• In-branch services requiring physical processing—like cheque clearance, demand drafts and over-the-counter transactions—will resume on the next working day.