List of Holidays
List of Trading Holidays
List of Holidays in Different States
- Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar
- Holidays in Andhra Pradesh
- Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh
- Holidays in Assam
- Holidays in Bihar
- Holidays in Chandigarh
- Holidays in Chhattisgarh
- Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Holidays in Daman And Diu
- Holidays in Delhi
- Holidays in Goa
- Holidays in Gujarat
- Holidays in Haryana
- Holidays in Himachal Pradesh
- Holidays in Jammu & kashmir
- Holidays in Jharkhand
- Holidays in Karnataka
- Holidays in Kerala
- Holidays in Lakshadweep
- Holidays in Madhya Pradesh
- Holidays in Maharashtra
- Holidays in Manipur
- Holidays in Meghalaya
- Holidays in Mizoram
- Holidays in Nagaland
- Holidays in Odisha
- Holidays in Puducherry
- Holidays in Punjab
- Holidays in Rajasthan
- Holidays in Sikkim
- Holidays in Tamil Nadu
- Holidays in Telangana
- Holidays in Tripura
- Holidays in Uttarakhand
- Holidays in Uttar Pradesh
- Holidays in West Bengal
List of Monthly Holidays
The month of August has quite a few regional, public, and bank holidays. To know more about the holidays in August 2026, check the list below. Read on to learn the dates and a little bit about the festivals celebrated in the month.
In August 2026, many regional festivals will be celebrated across the country. Listed below are the dates and names of the various festivals:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 16 August 2026 | Sunday | Parsi New Year |
| 28 August 2026 | Friday | Rakhi (or) Raksha Bandhan |
List of Bank Holidays in August 2026
In August, banks shall remain closed on the days listed below. These days are in addition to the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, when all public and private sector banks operating in the country remain closed.
The list of bank holidays in August 2026 is as follows:
| Date | Day | Holiday | State |
| 8 August 2026 | Saturday | Tendong Roh Rum Faith | Sikkim |
| 13 August 2026 | Thursday | Patriot Day | Manipur |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| 16 August 2026 | Sunday | Parsi New Year | Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, and Maharashtra |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Eid-e-Milad (Milad un-Nabi) | National (except Andaman and Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Punjab, Sikkim, & West Bengal) |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Onam | Kerala |
| 27 August 2026 | Thursday | Jhulan Yatra | Odisha |
| 28 August 2026 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan | hattisgarh, Daman and Diu, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh |
August 2026 Holidays in India
August 2026 is filled with vibrant festivals, national celebrations, and regional observances across India. From Raksha Bandhan to Independence Day and Onam, this month beautifully reflects India’s cultural diversity and traditions.
Major Holidays in August 2026
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a popular Hindu festival that celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on their brothers’ wrists, and brothers promise to protect them while offering gifts. Families come together to celebrate with sweets and rituals.
Jhulan Purnima
Jhulan Purnima is an important festival dedicated to Radha Krishna. The festival symbolizes divine love and is celebrated by decorating idols and placing them on swings. Devotees visit temples, sing bhajans, and participate in special aartis.
Tendong Lho Rum Faat
Tendong Lho Rum Faat is a significant festival celebrated in Sikkim, especially by the Lepcha community. Devotees offer prayers to Mount Tendong and perform traditional dances and rituals seeking blessings and protection.
Independence Day – August 15, 2026
Independence Day marks India’s freedom from British rule in 1947. The main celebration takes place at the Red Fort, where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag and addresses the nation. Patriotic programs and tributes to freedom fighters are held across the country.
Parsi New Year (Navroz)
Parsi New Year, also known as Navroz or Jamshed-i-Nouraz, marks the beginning of the Iranian calendar. The Parsi community celebrates by visiting fire temples, wearing traditional attire, and preparing special dishes like dhansak and farcha.
Onam
Onam is a grand harvest festival celebrated in Kerala. It commemorates the homecoming of King Mahabali and is associated with the story of Vamana. The festival includes floral decorations (Pookalam), traditional feasts (Onam Sadhya), boat races, and cultural performances.
Patriot Day (Manipur)
Patriot Day is observed in Manipur on August 13 to honor the martyrs of the Anglo-Manipur War. The day pays tribute to those who sacrificed their lives fighting against British rule.
FAQs on August Holidays 2026
Is Independence Day a bank holiday in India?
Yes, Independence Day is a national public holiday, and banks across India remain closed.
Do banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays?
Yes, as per banking regulations in India, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
Does the Onam festival fall in August?
Yes, Onam usually falls in August (sometimes extending into September depending on the Malayalam calendar).
In which state is Tendong Lho Rum Faat celebrated?
Tendong Lho Rum Faat is celebrated in Sikkim, primarily by the Lepcha community.
In which state is Thiruvonam celebrated?
Thiruvonam, the main day of the Onam festival, is celebrated in Kerala.