Bank Holiday Today in India 2025: Public-sector banks (PSBs) and private banking institutions will be closed today, on Friday, August 8, on account of Tendong Lho Rum Faat, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 2025 holiday calendar.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) determines bank holidays in India under the Negotiable Instruments Act, which includes RTGS holidays as well as other regional and national holidays.
Banks in India also close on the required weekly days off, which are the second Saturday and Sunday of each month.
According to the RBI calendar for the year 2025, a total of 15 bank holidays have been designated for August 2025.
Know more about the festival of Tendong Lho Rum Faat:
It is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the state of Sikkim. (Source: Pinterest)Tendong Lho Rum Faat is regarded as one of the most ancient and prominent festivals in Sikkim, celebrated by the Lepcha community. The festival is celebrated to honour Tendong Hill – known as ‘the hill of the raised horn’ – for its role in protecting the Lepcha Tribe from a catastrophic tragedy while also pay homage to their ancestors.
A city-wise list of where banks will be open/closed today, August 8:
It’s important to note that banks in only one Indian city will observe closure, and the remaining will be operational as usual. Below is the table of bank status for today, Friday, August 8, 2025:
Banking services that will remain available:
It’s important to bring to your attention that, regardless of the physical closure of bank branches in Gangtok (Sikkim), essential financial services would remain available through digital and self-service platforms:
- Online and mobile banking for fund transfers, balance queries, and bill payments.
- NEFT and RTGS services (according to operational windows)
- ATM Withdrawal and Card Transactions
- Online requests for chequebooks, demand drafts, and account-related services.
Note: Customers are advised to plan in-branch visits around the holiday and to use online banking for uninterrupted service.
