Bank Holiday on August 28: RBI List Confirms Closure in These States, Check Full Details

If you are planning a visit to the bank today, you may need to hold on. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official holiday calendar, several states across the country will see banks closed on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The reason behind the closure is regional festivals being celebrated with great enthusiasm, and customers are advised to plan their financial transactions accordingly.

Why Banks Are Closed Today

The RBI issues a state-wise list of bank holidays every year, and the closures are usually linked to regional festivals and cultural events. For August 28, banks in specific states will remain closed due to:

• Ganesh Chaturthi (Second Day) in Goa: The festival of Lord Ganesha is one of the most celebrated events in Goa, with devotees offering prayers at homes and community pandals. The ongoing rituals and festivities mean that banks across the state will remain closed today.

• Nuakhai Festival in Odisha: This is an important agrarian festival, marking the celebration of the first harvest of the season. Farmers offer their newly harvested crop to the deities before consuming it, followed by family gatherings and cultural programs. In Odisha, this day is considered highly auspicious, leading to a complete banking holiday.

These closures highlight how regional traditions continue to shape India’s financial calendar.

Full RBI Bank Holiday List for August 2025

For customer clarity, here is a recap of holidays notified by the RBI for August 2025 across different states:

• August 3 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday

• August 9 (Second Saturday & Raksha Bandhan/Jhulan Purnima)

• August 10 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday

• August 13 (Deshbhakti Divas in some states)

• August 15 (Independence Day, Parsi New Year, Janmashtami)

• August 16 (Krishna Janmashtami in certain regions)

• August 19 (Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in Tripura)

• August 24 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday

• August 25 (Shrimanta Shankardev Tithi in Assam)

• August 27 (Ganesh Chaturthi/Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrat across multiple states)

• August 28 (Ganesh Chaturthi second day in Goa, Nuakhai in Odisha)

• August 30 (Fourth Saturday)

• August 31 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday

This list underlines the diversity of regional holidays and their impact on financial institutions across India.

Which States Are Affected Today?

On August 28, banks will remain shut in:

• Goa – On account of the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

• Odisha – Due to Nuakhai, the harvest festival of farmers.

Other states will see normal banking operations. Customers in Goa and Odisha are advised to postpone their in-person banking work to the next working day. However, digital banking services such as UPI, internet banking, ATMs, and mobile apps will remain functional across all states.

Why Checking Bank Holidays Matters

In India, bank holidays often vary from one state to another because they are closely tied to local cultural, historical, and religious events. While national holidays like Independence Day are observed uniformly across the country, regional festivals such as Nuakhai or Ganesh Chaturthi may cause banks to remain closed only in specific regions.

For customers, keeping track of these dates is crucial to avoid last-minute inconveniences. For example, if you had planned to deposit a cheque, withdraw cash at the counter, or complete an important banking transaction today in Odisha or Goa, you will now have to wait until the next business day.

Bottom Line

Today, Thursday, August 28, 2025, banks will be closed in Goa and Odisha owing to Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and the Nuakhai festival, respectively. While physical branches will remain closed, digital transactions will not be affected.

Staying updated with RBI’s official holiday calendar ensures smoother financial planning, especially if you are in a state where regional festivals are widely celebrated.