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Public and bank holiday on 28 August

Government Holiday (Public and bank holiday on 28 August)

28 August 2025 is a public holiday in 2 states. This day is declared as a government holiday on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi(2nd day), Ayyankali Jayanthi and Nuakhai. It will be a public/government holiday in Goa, Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala.

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Bank Holiday on 28 August

Banks will also remain closed in Goa and Odisha on 28 August on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi(2nd day) and Nuakhai while it is a working day for banks in Karnataka and Kerala.

Occasions(Ganesh Chaturthi(2nd day), Nuakhai and Ayyankali Jayanthi)

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, also known as the remover of obstacles. For ten days, devotees worship decorated idols of Lord Ganesha in homes and community pandals. The festival culminates in joyous visarjan, immersing the idols in water amid chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya!”

Nuakhai

Nuakhai is the harvest festival of Odisha, where the new rice harvest is offered to the goddess Samaleswari. Families come together to celebrate the freshly harvested crop and cultural performances, expressing gratitude to nature.

Ayyankali Jayanthi

Ayyankali Jayanthi celebrates the birth of Sri Ayyankali, a social reformer from Kerala. He fought for the rights of Dalits and oppressed communities in the early 20th century, promoted education and social justice. His legacy continues to inspire movements for equality and human dignity.