This weekend, banks in multiple Indian states will observe consecutive holidays due to Janmashtami, the Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, coinciding with the weekly closure on Sunday. Following Independence Day on Friday, August 15, 2025, the timing of Janmashtami on Saturday, August 16, 2025, has created a long weekend for banking operations in many regions.
States Observing Bank Closure on Janmashtami
On August 16, 2025, banks will remain closed in the following states and Union Territories: Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Mizoram, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Srinagar, and Andhra Pradesh.
In other states where Janmashtami is not officially recognized as a bank holiday, branches will operate during regular hours.
Impact on Banking Services
Physical branch services, such as cash deposits, cheque encashments, and passbook updates, will be unavailable on these days in the affected regions. However, digital and automated banking channels will continue to function. Customers can use ATMs, internet banking, mobile banking apps, and UPI services for essential transactions without disruption.
Those who rely on in-branch services should plan their visits for Monday, August 18, 2025, when normal operations resume.
The back-to-back holiday highlights the importance of leveraging digital banking solutions during festival periods to ensure uninterrupted financial activity.
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