Bank Holiday On 5 September 2025: Will Banks Remain Open Or Closed For Eid-e-Milad And Onam? Full List Here

Banks in several Indian cities will remain closed on Friday, 5 September 2025, in observance of Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) and Thiruvonam (Onam), as per the state-wise holiday schedule issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

However, there is an exception for Mumbai. The RBI has shifted the holiday originally marked for 5 September to 8 September 2025, following a decision by the Muslim community to hold the Eid-e-Milad procession on that date. The RBI issued an official notification on 3 September to inform customers about this change.

Bank holidays in India are listed in the RBI’s annual holiday calendar, prepared in line with the Negotiable Instruments Act. On these designated holidays, cheque clearances, promissory notes and related transactions are not processed.

Eid-e-Milad and Onam Holiday

• Eid-e-Milad, also known as Milad-un-Nabi, commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Sunnis observe this day on the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, while Shi’as mark it on the 17th of the month.
• Thiruvonam, the grand finale of the Onam festival, is also being observed on this date.

The following cities will see bank closures on 5 September: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Aizawl, Belapur, Chennai, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Lucknow, New Delhi, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Srinagar and Vijayawada.

Next Bank Holiday in September

Banks in Gangtok will remain closed on Saturday, 6 September, for Eid-e-Milad (Milad-un-Nabi).

September 2025 Bank Holiday List

• 6 September (Saturday): Gangtok – Eid-e-Milad (Milad-Un-Nabi)
• 8 September (Monday): Mumbai – Id-e-Milad (Milad-Un-Nabi)
• 12 September (Friday): Jammu, Srinagar – Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi
• 22 September (Monday): Jaipur – Navratra Sthapna
• 23 September (Tuesday): Jammu, Srinagar – Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji
• 29 September (Monday): Agartala, Gangtok, Kolkata – Maha Saptami/Durga Puja
• 30 September (Tuesday): Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, Jaipur, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi – Maha Ashtami/Durga

Ashtami/Durga Puja

Online Banking on Holidays

Even on bank holidays, online banking services remain fully functional across India. Customers can seamlessly conduct transactions using UPI apps, internet banking, debit/credit cards and ATMs.

Services such as NEFT/RTGS transfers, demand draft requests, chequebooks, standing instructions, locker applications, and account maintenance can all be accessed digitally, ensuring uninterrupted financial convenience.