Janmashtami Bank Holiday 2025: Are Banks Open or Closed Today? State-Wise Status Explained

Janmashtami 2025 Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open or Closed Today? State-Wise List

Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, falls today, August 16, 2025 (Shravan Vad-8), marking the birth of Lord Krishna. This festival is celebrated across India, but it is not a nationwide bank holiday. The RBI specifies certain holidays for banks on religious or constitutional occasions, and while offline banking services may be affected, online services like net banking, UPI, and mobile banking remain fully functional.

Are Banks Closed on Janmashtami, August 16, 2025?

According to the RBI holiday list, banks will remain closed in specific states/cities:

• Aizawl

• Chennai

• Hyderabad

• Patna

• Raipur

• Ranchi

• Vijayawada

• Gangtok

• Chandigarh

• Jammu

• Srinagar

Banks in other regions will operate as usual.

Note: Only 2nd and 4th Saturdays are generally designated as bank holidays across India.

National Holidays (All Banks Closed):

August 03 (Sun)

August 09 (2nd Saturday)

August 10 (Sun)

August 15 (Fri – Independence Day & Janmashtami)

August 17 (Sun)

August 24 (Sun)

August 30 (4th Saturday)

August 31 (Sun)

Even on a bank holiday, digital banking services remain available, so customers can continue transactions online.