Bank Holiday Alert: All Govt, Private Banks To Be Closed On Aug 27, Ganesh Chaturthi Across Major Cities

Bank Holiday On Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, citizens in several states must prepare for a pause in banking services. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bank holiday calendar, Wednesday, August 27 has been declared a bank holiday in cities including Mumbai, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

The closure is in line with the regional significance of Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival celebrated with grandeur in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Physical bank branches in these states will remain closed for the day, affecting in-person services like cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque clearances, and loan-related work.

However, customers need not worry about day-to-day transactions. Digital banking services - including UPI payments, internet banking, mobile banking apps, and ATMs - will function normally throughout the holiday. Authorities have advised customers to plan important banking activities in advance to avoid inconvenience caused by branch closures.

The RBI notes that holidays differ by region depending on state-level observances. For instance, earlier this week, banks in Assam were closed on August 25 to mark the death anniversary of cultural icon Srimanta Sankardev, while Nuakhai, a harvest festival in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand, will trigger further bank holidays on Thursday, August 28 in cities such as Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Raipur, and Patna.

The banking calendar shows how festivals and cultural observances directly influence financial operations in different parts of the country. While business may take a short pause, the celebrations are a reminder of India's diversity and vibrant traditions.

For now, customers in festive states should circle August 27 on their calendars - not just as the day Lord Ganesha arrives, but also as a bank holiday.