Archive · 19 Sep 2026
SBI, HDFC, ICICI Branches Open on September 19
Most bank branches are expected to be open on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
This is because it is the third Saturday of the month.
Banks usually close across India on the second and fourth Saturdays.
Some branches can still close because of local or regional holidays.
For example, some places have closures between September 21 and September 25.
September 20 is a Sunday, so branches will be closed.
Customers should check their own branch before going.
Digital services such as UPI and mobile banking can still be used when branches are closed.
Bank branches are generally open on Saturday, September 19, 2026, because it is the third Saturday.
Second- and fourth-Saturday closures are nationwide banking holidays, while other holidays can vary by location.
Branches will close on September 20 for the weekly holiday and nationwide on September 26 for the fourth Saturday.
Regional closures are scheduled for September 21 in selected centres, September 22 in Ranchi, September 23 in Jammu and Srinagar, and September 25 in Gangtok.
Customers should verify their local branch before visiting; UPI, internet banking and mobile banking remain available during closures.
- Who
- Bank customers and branches of SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are concerned.
- What
- Branches are generally open on Saturday, September 19, 2026, although local exceptions may apply.
- When
- Saturday, September 19, 2026, with additional closures scheduled during the following week.
- Where
- Across India, with regional variations including Guwahati, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Ranchi, Jammu, Srinagar and Gangtok.
- Why
- September 19 is the third Saturday; nationwide Saturday closures normally apply to the second and fourth Saturdays, while other closures follow regional holidays.
- September 19 status
- Branches generally open; it is the third Saturday.
- September 20
- Closed nationwide for the weekly Sunday holiday.
- September 21
- Closed in select centres, including Guwahati, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, for regional observances.
- September 22
- Closed in Ranchi for Karma Puja.
- September 23
- Closed in Jammu and Srinagar for the birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji.
- September 25
- Closed in Gangtok for Indrajatra.
- September 26
- Closed nationwide for the fourth Saturday.
- Digital banking
- UPI, internet banking and mobile banking remain available during physical branch closures.