Anant Chaturdashi Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open or Closed on September 25? Check Details

As bank customers across select regions prepare for Anant Chaturdashi and Ganesh Visarjan celebrations, questions have surfaced regarding branch accessibility on Friday, September 25. While regional holiday schedules apply, financial institutions are gearing up for a special working Sunday later in the week to counter an impending nationwide strike.

Navigating the closing days of September requires careful planning as customers balance festival-related bank closures with proactive government and banking measures. No Bank Holiday This Sunday! Banks To Remain Open on September 27 Ahead of 3-Day Strike.

Regional Bank Closures on September 25

Under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, September 25 marks a designated regional holiday in specific states observing Anant Chaturdashi and the final immersion ceremonies of the festival cycle. As per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI September 2026 bank holiday list, September 25 is a bank holiday in Gangtok for Indrajatra.

• Operational Status: Physical bank branches, treasury operations, and check-clearing services will remain closed in states where Anant Chaturdashi is gazetted as a mandatory regional holiday. It will also remain closed in Gangtok due to Indrajatra.
• Digital Banking Continuity: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), cash deposit kiosks, net banking, and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) applications will remain fully operational online, ensuring uninterrupted digital fund transfers for retail users.
• Customer Advisory: Account holders are advised to check local RBI holiday listings or confirm with their specific home branches regarding regional processing availability on Friday.

The Pre-Strike Context: Why Sunday Operations Matter

The temporary closure on Friday precedes a critical operational window for the banking sector. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has announced a three-day nationwide strike scheduled from Monday, September 28, through Wednesday, September 30, pressing demands that include the implementation of a five-day workweek. Because the strike action immediately follows the standard weekend break - compounded by the fourth Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, holiday block - concerns emerged regarding extended service disruptions during the crucial half-yearly financial closing period. To mitigate customer inconvenience, the RBI granted official approval for all public sector banks, regional rural banks, currency chests, and associated administrative offices to remain fully functional on Sunday, September 27. Maharashtra School Holiday on Anant Chaturdashi 2026: All About September 25 Closure.

Strategic Guidance for Account Holders

With branch availability subject to regional festival closures on Friday followed by a nationwide strike starting Monday, customers are encouraged to complete essential physical branch transactions - such as high-value clearances, document submissions, or physical cash management - during available windows.

• Friday, September 25: Subject to regional festival holidays; digital channels remain active.
• Saturday, September 26: Standard fourth-Saturday bank holiday.
• Sunday, September 27: Special working day; all Public Sector and Regional Rural Banks will function normally by RBI directive.
• Monday, September 28 to Wednesday, September 30: Potential widespread branch disruptions due to the UFBU nationwide bank strike.

By planning and utilising the special Sunday banking window on September 27, customers can successfully navigate the temporary festival closures and upcoming strike disruptions, ensuring that essential financial transactions are managed without unnecessary delay.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 24, 2026 10:41 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).