Bank Holidays September 2026: Plan Your Financial Tasks Ahead of Regional Closures

As the calendar turns to September 2026, bank customers across India should prepare for a series of branch closures driven by a mix of regional festivities and state-specific observances. While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) provides a comprehensive national framework, it is important to note that banking holidays vary significantly from one state to another.

Because these closures are not uniform, a holiday in one region does not necessarily imply a nationwide shutdown. Customers are advised to consult the state-wise list of bank holidays in September 2026 before planning any in-person visits to their local branches.

State-Wise Holiday Schedule

Beyond the standard closures on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, banks will remain shuttered on the following dates due to various regional occasions:

• September 4 (Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanti): A widespread holiday covering Gujarat, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Telangana, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.
• September 11: Banks in Rajasthan will remain closed to accommodate elections within the jurisdiction of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation.
• September 12: Branches in Assam will be closed in observance of the Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva.
• September 14 (Ganesh Chaturthi): Significant closures across Maharashtra, Odisha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Telangana, Goa, and Andhra Pradesh.
• September 15: Observances for Samvatsari, Nuakhai, and the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi will result in closures in Gujarat, Odisha, and Goa.
• September 21: Banks in Assam and Kerala will close to mark the Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva and the Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi, respectively.
• September 22: Jharkhand will observe a holiday for Karma Puja.
• September 23: Branches in Jammu & Kashmir will remain closed for the Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji.
• September 25: Banks in Sikkim will be closed in observance of Indrajatra.

Accessing Banking Services During Holidays

While physical bank branches may be closed, the majority of modern banking services remain operational. Customers can continue to utilize digital channels, including:

• Digital Banking: Internet banking and mobile banking applications will remain fully functional for fund transfers, bill payments, and statement checks.
• UPI Transactions: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services will continue to facilitate seamless, real-time payments.
• ATMs: Self-service cash withdrawal and deposit machines will remain accessible for routine needs.

However, it is important to remember that any tasks requiring personal attention—such as the submission of physical documents, complex verification processes, or specific account-related inquiries—must be handled during operational working days. To avoid inconvenience, customers should prioritize time-sensitive branch visits for dates outside of the listed holidays.