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Government and bank holiday on 9-10 August
9 August holiday
On Saturday this week, i.e., 9 August, it will be a public holiday on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan/Jhulana Purnima in the following states:
| Date | Occasion | States |
|---|---|---|
| 9 August | Raksha Bandhan/ Jhulana Purnima | Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
All government offices, schools and colleges, and post offices will remain closed for the day.
10 August holiday
It is a national government holiday in India, as it is a weekend holiday for Sunday. So, it will be a government holiday for 2 consecutive days.
Bank holiday on 9 -10 August
Holiday on 9 August
Banks will remain closed on 9 August 2025, as it is the second Saturday of the month. All 2nd and 4th Saturdays are bank holidays in India. Along with being the 2nd Saturday, Raksha Bandhan/Jhulana Purnima will also be celebrated on 9 August.
| Date | Occasion | States |
|---|---|---|
| 9 August | 2nd Saturday/ Raksha Bandhan/ Jhulana Purnima | National |
Holiday on 10 August
It is a holiday for Sunday for all the banks in India. So, banks will remain closed for two consecutive days. Avoid visiting banks on 9 and 10 August.
You can use ATM, net banking, or UPI for transactions on these days.
Raksha Bandhan
Festival to symbolize the bond between brother and sister. Sisters tie Rakhi (sacred thread) on the wrist of their brother. Brothers pledge to safeguard their sister. Rakhi is a symbol of love and protection.
Jhulana Purnima
This is a Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Shravan month. Devotees celebrate this day by decorating swings for Lord Krishna and Radha and singing devotional songs.
Conclusion
9 August is a government holiday in 9 states, while 10 August is a Sunday. Banks will remain closed nationally on both 9 and 10 August. For daily holiday updates, visit our home page.
Faq’s
Is 9 August 2025 a government holiday?
Yes, 9 August 2025 a government holiday in Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand.
Is 9 August 2025 a bank holiday?
Yes, 9 August 2025 a bank holiday Nationally for 2nd Saturday of the month.
What is the occasion on 9 August 2025?
2nd Saturday of the month, Raksha Bandhan and Jhulana Purnima are the important occasions on 9 August 2025.