Public holidays in India — August 2025

2 public holidays in India during August 2025: Independence Day, Janmashtami.

Public holidays

• Fri, Aug 15
  Independence Day Public holiday
• Sat, Aug 16
  Janmashtami Public holiday

Other observances

• Sun, Aug 3
  Friendship Day Observance
• Sat, Aug 9
  Raksha Bandhan Cultural celebration
• Fri, Aug 15
  Janmashtami (Smarta) Cultural celebration
• Fri, Aug 15
  Parsi New Year Cultural celebration
• Wed, Aug 27
  Ganesh Chaturthi Cultural celebration