Are Banks Open on September 14? Check City-Wise Bank Holiday List for Ganesh Chaturthi and Hartalika
Banks across several Indian cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, will remain closed on Monday, September 14, for Ganesh Chaturthi and Hartalika. Digital channels such as internet banking, mobile applications, UPI and ATMs will remain fully functional for account holders. Scroll below to know more.
Banks in multiple cities across India will remain closed on Monday, September 14, on account of regional festivals including Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Puja, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata, Vinayakar Chathurthi, and Hartalika. According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) official holiday calendar, physical branch operations and counter services - such as cash deposits and cheque clearances - will be unavailable in the designated regions under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
However, digital channels such as internet banking, mobile applications, unified payments interface (UPI), and automated teller machines (ATMs) will remain fully functional for account holders. Bank Holidays Next Week: Full City-Wise RBI Schedule From September 14 to 20.
| Date | Festival / Occasion | Affected Cities / Regions |
| September 14, 2026 | Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Puja, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata, Vinayakar Chathurthi, Hartalika | Banks closed in Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji and Vijayawada |
Operational Guidance and Digital Alternatives
Customers residing in the listed operational centres are advised to complete any urgent physical documentation or branch-dependent banking tasks ahead of the closure. Routine banking needs can continue to be managed seamlessly via digital infrastructure, as online transactions and automated services remain active throughout the holiday.
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