India Bank Holidays September 2026: Regional Closures

Banks across India will observe numerous holidays throughout September 2026, as stipulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar. These closures are predominantly regional, varying significantly by state and specific cities.

Regional Holiday Schedule Across India

The RBI’s comprehensive list indicates that several festivals and local events will lead to bank closures in various parts of the country. Customers should verify the specific holiday list for their city before planning any physical branch visits.

• On September 4, banks will be closed for Janmashtami in cities including Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
• September 11 marks a holiday exclusively in Jaipur due to municipal elections.
• Guwahati will observe a closure on September 12 for Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva.
• For Ganesh Chaturthi, banks will close on September 14 in Belapur, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, and Vijayawada.
• Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, and Panaji will see closures on September 15 for Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha)/Nuakhai/Ganesh Chaturthi (day 2).
• September 21 is a holiday in Bhubaneswar and Thiruvananthapuram for Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva/Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi.
• Ranchi banks will be closed on September 22 for Karma Puja.
• The Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji will result in closures in Jammu and Srinagar on September 23.
• Finally, Gangtok will observe a holiday on September 25 for Indrajatra.

Nationwide Scheduled Bank Closures

Beyond these specific regional festivals, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks throughout India will also observe closures on designated Saturdays. This includes the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, a standard practice for banking operations.

• The second Saturday falls on September 12, 2026.
• The fourth Saturday falls on September 26, 2026.

Accessing Banking Services Digitally

Despite the physical branch closures, customers retain full access to a wide array of digital banking facilities. These services ensure that essential financial transactions can continue without interruption, even on bank holidays.

• UPI (Unified Payments Interface) for instant payments.
• Internet and mobile banking platforms for various transactions.
• ATMs for cash withdrawals and other self-service functions.
• The RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) system, which remains operational 24x7x365 for electronic fund transfers.

However, any account-related inquiries or tasks requiring in-person assistance, such as specific paperwork, will need to be postponed until bank branches reopen after their respective holidays.