Bank Holidays in September 2026: Full State-Wise RBI Holiday List

Banks across India will observe multiple non-working days in September 2026, driven by regional religious festivals, cultural observances, and standard weekend closures. According to the holiday calendar issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banking operations will be affected on specific dates across various states.

While essential digital services such as UPI, online banking, and ATMs will function without interruption, physical branch operations, including cheque clearing, cash deposits and locker access, will be suspended on designated regional and national holidays. Stock Market Holidays in September 2026: Full List of NSE and BSE Closures.

Weekend Closures: Second & Fourth Saturdays and Sundays

In accordance with RBI regulations, all public and private sector banks observe mandatory closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, alongside every Sunday.

Second & Fourth Saturday Closures

• Saturday, September 12, 2026: Second Saturday (Nationwide Closure)
• Saturday, September 26, 2026: Fourth Saturday (Nationwide Closure)

Note: The first and third Saturdays, September 5 and September 19, will remain full working days for bank branches across the country.

Sunday Weekly Offs

• September 6, 2026
• September 13, 2026
• September 20, 2026
• September 27, 2026

Region-Specific Festival Holidays in September 2026

Apart from weekend closures, the RBI categorizes holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act observances, which apply to specific states and capital circles.

• Friday, September 4 (Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi): Branches will remain closed in select circles, including Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, and Ranchi.
• Saturday, September 12 (Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva): Additional regional observance in Guwahati (coinciding with the nationwide Second Saturday closure).
• Monday, September 14 (Ganesh Chaturthi): Closed in major commercial centers such as Mumbai, Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Panaji, and Vijayawada.
• Tuesday, September 15 (Samvatsari/Nuakhai/Ganesh Chaturthi 2nd Day): Closed in regional circles across Odisha, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
• Monday, September 21 (Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva / Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi): Regional closure in Assam, Kerala, and Sikkim.
• Tuesday, September 22 (Karma Puja): Branch closure in Jharkhand (Ranchi).
• Wednesday, September 23 (Maharaja Hari Singh Ji Birthday): Closed in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Friday, September 25 (Indrajatra): Branch closure in Sikkim (Gangtok).

Bank Holiday Calendar for September 2026

Customer Advisory and Electronic Banking Services

The Reserve Bank of India reminds customers that branch holidays do not impact digital banking channels. Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), Internet Banking, and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) will function normally throughout the month.

However, physical services such as over-the-counter cash transactions, demand draft issuances, cheque clearances, and administrative documentation will not be processed on bank holidays. Customers planning visits to their local branches are advised to verify regional holiday schedules with their respective financial institutions beforehand.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 28, 2026 10:59 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).