Customers of major Indian banks, such as State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Punjab National Bank (PNB), are advised to review their local holiday schedules for September 2026. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published its city-wise holiday calendar, indicating that branches will be shut on various dates in select regions due to local festivals and elections.
It is important to note that bank holidays in India are not uniform across the country. A closure in one city does not necessarily mean banks nationwide will be shut.
Upcoming September Bank Holidays
September 11: Jaipur Election
On Friday, September 11, bank branches within the jurisdiction of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation will remain closed due to local elections. Meanwhile, banks in New Delhi are scheduled to operate as usual on September 11, despite the BRICS Leaders' Summit and associated restrictions in the national capital.
September 14: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
Several cities will observe bank holidays on Monday, September 14, in celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi and related festivals like Ganesh Puja, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata, Vinayakar Chathurthi, and Hartalika. The banking centers affected include:
- Belapur
- Bengaluru
- Bhubaneswar
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Panaji
- Vijayawada
These closures cover various local names and observances associated with the Ganesh Chaturthi festival across these regions.
September 15: Regional Observances
On Tuesday, September 15, banks will be closed in the following cities for specific regional observances:
- Ahmedabad (Samvatsari - Chaturthi Paksha)
- Bhubaneswar (Nuakhai)
- Panaji (Ganesh Chaturthi - second day)
Online Banking Remains Accessible
Even when physical bank branches are closed, essential banking services typically remain available. Customers can continue to use UPI (Unified Payments Interface), internet banking, mobile banking, and most ATM services without interruption. However, for services requiring a physical branch visit, such as certain cash transactions or document submissions, customers are encouraged to complete these before the scheduled holiday.