Bank Holiday on September 15: Check City-Wise List and RBI Schedule for Tuesday
On Tuesday, September 15, bank branches will remain closed in Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, and Panaji due to regional festivals including Samvatsari, Nuakhai, and the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi, while digital banking services remain fully operational. Customers planning physical visits should check local branch statuses beforehand.
Bank branches in select regions of India will remain closed on Tuesday, September 15, on account of regional festivals and continuing observances, according to the official Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar. While banks are open in most parts of the country, customers planning physical visits for cash transactions, document verification, or loan processing should check local branch statuses beforehand, as public and private lenders will remain shut in specific cities.
Regional Festivals and Observances
The mid-September holiday window features several localised religious and cultural events. Following widespread closures for Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday, September 14, select banking centres will observe holidays on September 15 for celebrations such as Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha), Nuakhai, and the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Bank Holidays in September 2026: Full State-Wise RBI Holiday List.
Under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the RBI classifies these holidays on a state-by-state and city-by-city basis, meaning operations will function normally in all jurisdictions not listed below.
City-Wise Bank Holiday List for September 15, 2026
The following table outlines the specific cities and regions where bank branches will remain closed on Tuesday, September 15:
| Date | Day | Occasion / Festival | Cities / Regions Where Banks Are Closed |
| September 15, 2026 | Tuesday | Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha)/Nuakhai/Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) | Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Panaji |
Operational Channels During Holidays
Although physical branch counters will remain closed in Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, and Panaji, essential digital banking infrastructure remains fully accessible. Customers can continue to use mobile banking applications, internet banking portals, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services, and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) for routine financial transactions and fund transfers without interruption.
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