Archive · 1 Sep 2026
September 2026 Bank Holidays Include Up To 14 Closures
Banks will not open on some days in September 2026.
The Reserve Bank of India has published a holiday schedule for the month.
Some holidays apply across the country, while others apply only in particular states.
Festivals such as Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi are among the listed reasons for closures.
A Jaipur municipal election is also included in the schedule.
All bank branches will be closed on the four Sundays in September.
The total number of holidays can be as high as 14, depending on where a branch is located.
Online and mobile banking services should continue even when physical branches are shut.
Banks may be closed for up to 14 days in September 2026, depending on the state.
Closures include regional festivals, state-specific observances, elections, and regular weekend breaks.
The listed dates include September 4, 11, 12, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, and 25.
Sundays on September 6, 13, 20, and 27 are nationwide bank holidays.
Physical branches may be closed, but digital banking services are expected to remain available.
- Who
- The Reserve Bank of India issued the holiday schedule, affecting bank customers and branches across India.
- What
- Banks will observe up to 14 closures in September 2026 for festivals, regional observances, an election, and Sundays.
- When
- The listed dates are September 4, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, and 27, with the total varying by state.
- Where
- Across India, with some closures limited to particular states or jurisdictions, including Jaipur Municipal Corporation.
- Why
- Branches will close for regional celebrations, state-specific observances, the Jaipur municipal election, and regular Sunday breaks.
- Month
- September 2026
- Maximum reported closures
- Up to 14 days, depending on the state
- National weekly closures
- Sundays: September 6, 13, 20, and 27
- Regional observances
- Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Samvatsari, Nuakhai, Karma Puja, and other listed celebrations
- Election-related closure
- Elections in the jurisdiction of Jaipur Municipal Corporation on September 11
- Digital banking
- Digital services are not expected to be affected by physical branch closures