Bank Holiday: Banks Will Remain Closed On Several Days From September 21 To 27, Check The Full List

Newspoint
Planning a visit to your bank this week? Before heading to a branch, it is worth checking the bank holiday calendar for your city. Between September 21 and 27, banks will remain closed on different days in several cities due to regional festivals and important occasions. There will also be nationwide closures on the fourth Saturday and Sunday.
Hero Image


The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) follows a holiday calendar under which bank holidays can vary from one state or city to another. Here is a day-wise look at the bank closures scheduled for this week.

September 21: Banks Closed In 3 Cities

On September 21, bank branches will remain closed in Guwahati, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram.


The holiday is observed for occasions including the birth anniversary of Srimanta Sankardev and the Samadhi of Sri Narayana Guru.

Customers in these cities should complete branch-related work in advance if required.


September 22: Bank Holiday In Ranchi

On September 22, banks will remain closed in Ranchi.

The closure is due toKarma Puja, an important traditional festival observed in the region.

Bank customers in Ranchi may therefore want to plan their branch visits around this holiday.

September 23: Holiday In Jammu And Srinagar

Banks in Jammu and Srinagar will remain closed on September 23.


The holiday marks the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh.

Branches in these two cities will not operate on this day, although customers can continue using available digital banking services.

September 25: Banks Closed In Gangtok

On September 25, bank branches in Gangtok will remain closed on account of Indra Jatra.

Customers who need to visit a branch in Gangtok should keep this local holiday in mind while planning their banking work.

September 26: Nationwide Bank Holiday

September 26 is the fourth Saturday of the month. Banks across the country will therefore remain closed.

You may also like



The second and fourth Saturdays are regular bank holidays.

September 27: Banks Closed On Sunday

September 27 falls on a Sunday, so bank branches will remain closed nationwide.

This means customers will have two consecutive days, September 26 and 27, when physical bank branches will not operate.

Digital Banking Services Will Continue

A bank branch holiday does not mean that all banking services stop. Customers can generally continue using mobile banking, internet banking, UPI and other digital facilities, depending on the service required.

However, services that require a physical branch visit may need to be planned for the next working day.


Therefore, if you have an important banking task this week, check the holiday applicable to your city before visiting the branch. This can help you avoid an unnecessary trip and plan your work more conveniently.

Loving Newspoint? Download the app now
Newspoint