Why are banks closed on Monday, September 21? What is the reason for the holiday? Check the latest updates before heading out.

It is important to know whether banks are open or closed today. Here are details about today's bank holiday and why it's observed.

Banks are closed in several places today, September 21. Since banks do not usually remain closed on Mondays, it is worth noting the reason for today's holiday. If you wish to know the details regarding today's bank holiday, please read this article. We cover everything from the reason for the holiday to why banks will remain closed tomorrow and the day after.

Where are banks closed today?

There is no nationwide bank holiday today. Banks are closed only in Assam and Kerala. Additionally, banks will remain closed in Meghalaya. Notably, this holiday applies not only to government banks but also to private banks such as ICICI, Canara, PNB, BoB, Axis, Kotak Mahindra, Yes Bank, IndusInd, Bandhan Bank, and Federal Bank.

Why are banks closed on September 21?

The reasons for the bank holiday vary by location. In Assam, today marks the *Sankardev Janmotsav* (birth anniversary of Sankardev), which is why a holiday has been declared there. Meanwhile, in Kerala, today is *Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Diwas*, resulting in banks remaining closed in the state.

Where will banks remain open?

Banks will remain open today in Delhi, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and all other states. In other words, banks will be closed only in Assam, Kerala, and Meghalaya.

Why are banks closed tomorrow and the day after?

Banks will remain closed tomorrow, September 22, as well. *Karma Puja* is being celebrated in Ranchi tomorrow, leading to a bank holiday there. Furthermore, September 23 marks the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh, for which banks in Jammu & Kashmir will remain closed.