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Banks Closed in 16 Cities for Janmashtami on September 4
Banks will be closed in 16 cities on September 4 because of Janmashtami.
Janmashtami is also called Krishna Jayanthi.
The holiday will not apply to every city in India.
Cities have different bank holidays based on local festivals and events.
People in affected cities should avoid planning a branch visit that day.
They can check the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar for details.
Online banking, ATMs and digital payments are generally expected to keep working.
Banks will also close on some other September dates for regional holidays and events.
Banks will be closed on September 4 for Janmashtami in 16 cities.
The affected cities are Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Shillong and Shimla.
The holiday is determined by local festivals, events and regional requirements rather than applying nationwide.
Customers should check the Reserve Bank of India's city-wise holiday calendar before visiting a branch.
Online banking, mobile banking, ATMs and digital payments are generally expected to remain available.
- Who
- Bank customers and branches of public and private lenders, including State Bank of India and HDFC Bank.
- What
- Banks will close in 16 cities for Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Jayanthi.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Shillong and Shimla.
- When
- September 4; the year is not specified in the article.
- Why
- The closures follow city- and state-specific holidays for local festivals, events and regional requirements.
Key facts
- Janmashtami closure date
- September 4
- Number of affected cities
- 16
- Alternative festival name
- Krishna Jayanthi
- Holiday authority
- Reserve Bank of India city-wise holiday calendar
- Digital services
- Online banking, mobile banking, ATMs and digital payments are generally expected to remain available.
- Regular Saturday closures
- All scheduled and non-scheduled banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays each month.
- Other September closures
- Additional holidays include regional festivals, a Jaipur municipal election holiday and observances in various cities through September 25.
Sources
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