Bank holiday today, Aug. 8 -- On Friday, August 8, 2025, banks will be closed in Gangtok to mark Tendong Lho Rum Faat, according to the state-wise holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The banks in the rest of the country will remain open on Friday, August 8, 2025.

Celebrated in the month of August, Tendong Lho Rum Faat is an ancient festival celebrated by the Lepcha community in Sikkim. It is observed to thank Mount Tendong for its protection and to pray for the welfare of the community. Tendong Lho Rum Faat is one of the oldest festivals of Sikkim.

Banks are typically closed in various parts of the country to mark national, religious and regional observances. Additionally, banks are closed during the weekends except the...