Ganesh Chaturthi is one of India's most popular Hindu festivals, celebrating birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles and god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. This year, the festival starts on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and will extend to ten days, ending with Ganesh Visarjan on September 6, 2025.
Since the festival is celebrated with utmost devotion and grand festivities in most states, the Reserve Bank of India has announced a bank holiday in various parts. The closure is not national-level, though.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Bank Holiday Details
On August 27, 2025, banks will be closed in several states where Ganesh Chaturthi is generally observed. The festival is extended to both private and government sector banks under the RBI holiday list.
Banks will be closed in the following areas:
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Maharashtra – including Mumbai, Nagpur, and Belapur
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Gujarat – Ahmedabad and surrounding areas
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Karnataka – including Bengaluru
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Tamil Nadu – including Chennai
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Telangana – including Hyderabad
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Andhra Pradesh – including Vijayawada
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Goa – Panaji and surrounding locations
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Odisha – Bhubaneswar and other places
In these places, physical bank branches will remain closed for usual services like cheque clearing, cash deposits and withdrawal at counters, demand drafts, and account-related services.
Will Banks Be Closed on August 28, 2025?
Notably, there are some states that will also be celebrating a holiday on Thursday, 28th August 2025. These include parts of Odisha and Goa, where the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations spill over to the following day. Odisha will also be celebrating the Nuakhai festival on the same day, which adds to the longer bank holiday.
Banking Services During Holidays
Though physical branches will be closed in these states, the digital banking facilities will function as normal. Customers can utilize:
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ATMs to make cash withdrawals
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Mobile banking apps for fund transfers and bill payments
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Internet banking for payment of bills online
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UPI and digital wallets for quick payments
This way, banking activities are not totally hampered and the customers can perform their important financial transactions without hassle.
Why the Holiday Matters
Bank holidays such as Ganesh Chaturthi are affecting the customers who are dependent on branch-level services. Traders, businesses, and individuals who are required to deposit large amounts, clear cheques, or avail demand drafts can get delayed. So, it is always better to get the essential banking work done well in advance whenever such holidays are near.
Important Points to Note
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – Bank holiday in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, and Odisha.
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Thursday, August 28, 2025 – Another bank shutdown in Odisha and Goa.
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UPI, mobile banking, ATM, and online payments will continue to function throughout the nation.
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Regional offices alone are shut down; banks in other states will carry on normally.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 has a combination of festive holidays and state bank holidays. Banks in many states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, and Odisha will be closed on August 27. The holiday extends to Odisha and Goa on August 28. Customers are requested to schedule their banking requirements early, and also utilize digital platforms that are available.
During this festive period, while banks in some areas are on a holiday, digital banking makes sure your financial transactions go uninterrupted.
