Public Holidays in August 2025
Public holidays in India are national holidays and apply to all states in India, as well as regional holidays that apply only to specific states. The following is the list of public holidays in August 2025. August is a month that has several public holidays as well as a very important holiday Independence Day, Janmashtami. Apart from this, each state may have its own share of regional holidays.
List of Holidays in August 2025
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Raksha Bandhan | 9.8.2025 (Saturday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Independence Day | 15.8.2025 (Friday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Parsi New Year’s day/ Nauraj | 15.8.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Janmashtami (Smarta) | 15.8.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Janmashtami | 16.8.2025 (Saturday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi/ Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27.8.2025 (Wednesday) | Restricted Holiday |
Bank Holidays in August 2025
Banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Apart from this, banks are also closed on national holidays, public holidays, and regional holidays (which differ from state to state). Knowing bank holidays in advance will help to plan your visits to your bank in advance.
| Holiday | Date and Day | Type of Holiday |
| Raksha Bandhan | 9.8.2025 (Saturday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Second Saturday | 9.8.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Independence Day | 15.8.2025 (Friday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Parsi New Year’s day/ Nauraj | 15.8.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Janmashtami (Smarta) | 15.8.2025 (Friday) | Restricted Holiday |
| Janmashtami | 16.8.2025 (Saturday) | Gazetted Holiday |
| Fourth Saturday | 23.8.2025 (Saturday) | Bank Holiday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi/ Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27.8.2025 (Wednesday) | Restricted Holiday |