Bank, stock market holidays this week: Banks in India will remain closed on these days, check if your state or city in list

Bank holidays are notified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Negotiable Instruments Act, which governs instruments like cheques and promissory notes.

Written by: Anirudha Yerunkar Edited by: Anirudha Yerunkar

Published: August 26, 2025, 12:36 PM IST

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Banks across several Indian states will remain closed this week (August 25–31, 2025) due to various regional festivals. Customers are advised to check their local holiday schedules before planning in-branch transactions. Online banking, UPI, and ATMs will remain operational as usual.

Bank Holidays (Aug 25–31, 2025)

• August 25 (Monday): Guwahati (Assam) – Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva
• August 27 (Wednesday): Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Belapur, Mumbai, Nagpur (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Hyderabad (Telangana), Panaji (Goa), Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) – Ganesh Chaturthi, Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha), Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata, Ganesh Puja, Vinayakar Chathurthi
• August 28 (Thursday): Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Panaji (Goa) – Ganesh Chaturthi (Second Day) / Nuakhai
• August 31 (Sunday): All-India holiday – Weekly off 

Stock Market Holiday

On August 27, 2025, both BSE and NSE will remain closed  due to Ganesh Chaturthi. Traders and investors are advised to plan transactions accordingly.

What Will Be Operational During Bank Holidays

• Use Digital Banking: Internet banking, mobile apps, and UPI remain available 24×7.
• Cash Withdrawals: ATMs continue to operate for cash needs.
• Payments & Transfers: UPI and net banking can be used for seamless payments.

While branch-based services pause during holidays, digital banking ensures uninterrupted access to most financial transactions.