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Banks Closed in Goa and Odisha for Nuakhai and Ganesh Chaturthi
28 Aug
Summary
- Banks closed in Goa and Odisha on August 28, 2025 for Nuakhai and Ganesh Chaturthi
- Nuakhai is a 10-day Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha
- Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as an agricultural festival in Goa and Odisha
According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar, banks in Goa and Odisha will be closed on Thursday, August 28, 2025, to observe the Nuakhai and Ganesh Chaturthi festivals. Nuakhai is a 10-day Hindu celebration that marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, while Ganesh Chaturthi is an agricultural festival predominantly celebrated in these two states.
In Goa, the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi is known as Navyachi Pancham, when fresh paddy is brought home, offered in puja, and worshipped to seek blessings for a good harvest. Similarly, in Odisha, the day is celebrated as Nuakhai, where the first grains of rice are offered to deities and then shared as prasad, followed by music, dance, and family gatherings.
While bank branches will be closed on this day, digital banking services will ensure that transactions remain smooth for customers. The RBI publishes an annual holiday calendar in accordance with the Negotiable Instruments Act, which regulates the issuance of cheques and promissory notes, and transactions involving these instruments are not allowed on these listed holidays.
