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Indian Express
15 hours ago
- General
- Indian Express
Parsi New Year 2025: Date, history, significance, celebrations and all you need to know
Parsi New Year 2025 Date and History: The Parsi New Year, also known as the Navroz or Nowruz festival, takes place between July and August in India. Derived from the Persian terms 'Nav' and 'Roz', which translate to 'new day', the tradition of celebrating the Parsi New Year is thought to have been followed by Iranians and Zoroastrians for the previous 3,000 years. While the event takes place around the spring equinox on March 21 every year, the Parsi community in India follows the Shahenshahi calendar, which does not account for leap years; hence, the celebration is moved by 200 days from its original date. This year, the Parsi New Year in India will be observed on Friday, August 15, 2025. The festival dates back to the time when Prophet Zarathustra founded Zoroastrianism, one of the earliest monotheistic religions, which was embraced by Parsis, more than 3,500 years ago in ancient Iran. It was the official religion of Persia (now Iran) from 650 BCE until the rise of Islam in the seventh century. When Islamic soldiers entered Iran, many Zoroastrians fled to India and Pakistan. On the day of the Parsi New Year, people pray for good health and prosperity, spending the day cleaning and decorating their homes with flowers and rangolis. They dress traditionally and go to the fire temple, also known as the 'Agiary', to offer milk, flowers, fruits, and sandalwood to the sacred fire. The festivities focus on the 'Four Fs': fire, fragrance, food, and friendship, and entail partaking in wonderful Parsi cuisine, begging forgiveness for the previous year's transgressions, mental purification, and welcoming the new year with love and peace. It is customary to arrange the festive table with auspicious artefacts such as a religious book, a mirror, incense sticks, fruits, flowers, coins, candles, a bowl with a goldfish, and an image of Zarathustra, which represent a hope for a year filled with positive energy.
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
Are banks open or closed tomorrow, August 13? Check full schedule here
Banks will not be closed across India on Wednesday, 13 August. However, there will be a regional bank holiday in the north-eastern state of Manipur. This closure is for the annual observance of Patriot's Day. This day is a state-wide public holiday in Manipur, held in honour of those soldiers who died during the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891. On this day, Manipuri patriots, including Prince Bir Tikendrajit and General Thangal, were publicly executed by the British for their role in the war. Patriot's Day on 13 August: All banks in Manipur will remain closed to mark this significant day in the state's history. Independence Day/Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi)/Janmashtami on 15 August: Independence Day is observed as a pan-India bank holiday. The date also coincides with Parsi New Year and Janmashtami in several regions. Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi on 16 August 16: Banks in Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Srinagar and Vijayawada will remain closed on this day. Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur on 19 August: Banks in Agartala will be closed to commemorate the birth of the former king of Tripura, Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, born on August 19, 1908. Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva on August 25: This day is celebrated by the Assamese population, hence the banks in Guwahati will observe a holiday on this day. The day marks the death of Srimanta Sankardev, a renowned saint, scholar, and cultural icon of the state. Ganesh Chaturthi/Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha)/Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata/Ganesh Puja/Vinayakar Chathurthi on 27 August: Banks in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, and Vijayawada will remain closed on this day. Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayakar Chathurthi is celebrated by the Hindu community as the birthday of the Hindu deity Ganesh. Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)/Nuakhai on 28 August: Banks in Bhubaneshwar and Panaji will observe a holiday on this day. Nuakhai is celebrated in Odisha to welcome the newly harvested rice of the season.
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Banks To Be Closed For 4 Days In THESE Cities From Tomorrow 13 August 2025 --Check List
New Delhi: Banks will have extended holidays this week between August 13 and August 17, as per the RBI bank holiday list. However, it must be noted that these holidays will not be straight holidays for all branches across the country. Banks will be closed in various states for different festivals and regional celebrations being observed this week. Banks will remain closed for upto 4 days (each day differently in various cities) from tomorrow on account of several regional festivities, gazetted holidays and those of weekends. Bank Close 4 Days From Tomorrow, 13 August 2025 August 13, Wednesday -- Banks in Imphal to be closed on account of Patriot's Day. August 15, Friday -- Banks across India closed on account of Independence Day, Parsi New Year, and Janmashtami August 16, Saturday -- Banks in Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bhopal, Ranchi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad , Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Shillong, Jammu, Srinagar, Vijayawada will be closed on account of Janmashtami and Krishna Jayanthi August 17, Sunday --Banks across India will remain closed for Sunday weekend holiday Furthermore, you must note that the banks will NOT be closed for all the days consecutively in all states or regions. This is the total number of days when banks in different parts of the country will remain closed for state-observed holidays. For instance banks will be closed for Birthday of Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in Agartala, but in other states it will NOT be closed for the same reason. Reserve Bank of India places its Holidays under three brackets --Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act; Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act and Real Time Gross Settlement Holiday; and Banks' Closing of Accounts. However, it must be noted that the bank holidays vary in various states as well not observed by all the banking companies. Banking holidays also depend on the festivals being observed in specific states or notification of specific occasions in those states.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Bank Holidays in India: August 13–17, 2025 – State-Wise List
August has arrived and there are a few days similar to other months, where banks will remain closed in India. People who do financial transactions frequently will always keep a close watch on bank holidays. Here let us see the holidays list this week in August. The closures are due to festivals and national events. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the holiday list. Dates may change from state to state. Always check with your local branch before visiting. August 13 (Wednesday): Patriot's Day. Banks closed in Imphal, Manipur. August 15 (Friday): Independence Day, Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi), Janmashtami. Banks closed across India. August 16 (Saturday): Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8) / Krishna Jayanthi. Banks closed in Gujarat, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Telangana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Jammu & Kashmir, and Andhra Pradesh. August 17 (Sunday): Weekly holiday. Banks closed nationwide.
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Business Standard
01-08-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Bank holidays in August 2025: Banks closed for 15 days, check complete list
Bank holidays in August: In August 2025, national and regional holidays will cause banks throughout India to close for up to 15 days. Customers should schedule banking services in advance accordingly New Delhi In August 2025, banks will be closed on several days throughout India due to public holidays, regional festivals, and normal weekend breaks. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed all of the August 2025 bank holidays below. Depending on the state and regional calendar, banks will be closed for 15 days in India. Customers can still use online banking services like UPI, net-banking, smartphone apps, and ATMs as usual, even if bank branches will remain closed on certain days. List of bank holidays in August 2025 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar states that banks will observe three types of holidays: the Real Time Gross Settlement Holiday, the Banks' Closing of Accounts Holiday, and the Holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act. In some states, there may be additional regional holidays like Teej, Hartalika, and Onam that are centred on regional celebrations. In August 2025, the following closures were noteworthy: • August 1 – Bank Holiday (Varies by state) • August 9 – Second Saturday • August 15 – Independence Day / Parsi New Year (Mumbai, Nagpur) • August 16 – Zonal Holiday in some Northeastern states • August 23 – Fourth Saturday List of Bank Holidays in August 2025: State-wise • 3 August 2025 (Sunday)- Pan India • 8 August 2025 (Tendong Lho Rum Faat)- Gangtok • 9 August 2025 (Raksha Bandhan/Jhulana Purnima/Second Saturday)- Pan India • 10 August 2025 (Sunday)- All States • 13 August 2025 (Patriots' Day)- Imphal • 15 August 2025 (Independence Day/Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi)/Janmashtami)- Pan India • 16 August 2025 (Janmashtami)- Ahmedabad, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Srinagar, Vijaywada • 17 August 2025 (Sunday)- Pan India • 19 August 2025 (Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur)- Agartala • 23 August 2025 (Fourth Saturday)- Pan India • 24 August 2025 (Sunday)- Pan India • 25 August 2025 (Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva)- Guwahati • 27 August 2025 (Ganesh Chaturthi)- Ahmedabad, Belapur, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Panaji, Vijayawada • 28 August 2025 (Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)/Nuakhai)- Bhubaneswar, Panaji. Will banks be closed on Raksha Bandhan 2025 nationwide? Yes, but only in those states that have formally recognised the festival. In August 2025, banks in a few northern states are expected to stay closed on Friday, August 8, which is Raksha Bandhan. Many national holidays, like as Teej and Janmashtami, are region-specific, but others, like Independence Day, are celebrated nationwide. For instance, on Raksha Bandhan, banks in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh would be closed, but not in the southern states. How to plan banking services during bank holidays? There may be extended weekends in August because of the numerous second and fourth Saturdays, as well as the joyous holidays. It is best to: • Finalise significant deals beforehand. • Avoid caution of cheques around holidays. • Make sure that digital payments are configured. • For urgent requirements, use online methods or ATMs.
