Janmashtami Bank Holiday 2025: Are Banks Open or Closed on August 16?

Janmashtami, the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, is observed with great devotion across India. In 2025, Janmashtami falls on Saturday, August 16. While this brings festive cheer, many people are also wondering—are banks open or closed today?

Janmashtami Bank Holiday on August 16, 2025

According to the RBI holiday calendar, banks are closed in several states on account of Janmashtami (also called Krishna Jayanthi). However, since August 16, 2025, falls on the third Saturday of the month, it is a regular working day for banks in other regions.

States Where Banks Are Closed Today

Banks remain shut on August 16, 2025, in the following states due to Janmashtami celebrations:

• Gujarat

• Madhya Pradesh

• Tamil Nadu

• Rajasthan

• Uttar Pradesh

• Bihar

• Chhattisgarh

• Jharkhand

• Uttarakhand

• Sikkim

• Telangana

• Andhra Pradesh

• Mizoram

• Chandigarh

• Jammu & Srinagar

• Meghalaya

States Where Banks Are Open Today

Banks will operate as usual on August 16, 2025, in these states:

• Maharashtra

• Karnataka

• Delhi

• Kerala

• Odisha

• Assam

• Tripura

• Manipur

• Arunachal Pradesh

• West Bengal

• Nagaland

• Goa

• Himachal Pradesh

Why This Holiday Differs Across States

Janmashtami is celebrated on different dates depending on regional traditions and lunar calendar calculations. Hence, bank closures vary from state to state. Customers are advised to check their local holiday list before planning any branch visit.

Upcoming Bank Holidays in August 2025

• August 19, 2025: Banks closed in Manipur (Maharaja Bir Bikram’s Birthday)

• August 25, 2025: Banks closed in Assam (Srimanta Sankardev Tithi)

• August 27, 2025: Banks closed in multiple states for Ganesh Chaturthi

• August 28, 2025: Banks closed in Odisha (Nuakhai) & Goa (Ganesh Chaturthi 2nd day)

Final Note

If you have urgent bank work, check whether your state observes a Janmashtami bank holiday today. Alternatively, you can continue to use net banking, mobile apps, ATMs, and UPI services, which remain available 24/7.