Bank Holidays September: Check the Holiday List Before Visiting the Bank in the Puja Month

Bank Holidays September: As a new month began, this news is very important for you if you have any urgent work at the bank. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published the list of bank holidays for September 2025. According to this list, banks will be closed for several days in various states across the country due to different festivals and weekends. Therefore, it would be wise to check the complete holiday list before heading to the bank to avoid any inconvenience.
Festival Holidays in September
September is a month of festivals. Due to several major festivals this month, banks will be closed in various states. Here is the state-wise list of holidays:
Date | Day | Holiday Reason | State/City |
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September 3 | Wednesday | Karma Puja | Ranchi |
September 4 | Thursday | First Onam | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram |
September 5 | Friday | Id-e-Milad/Milad-un-Nabi/Thiruvonam | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir |
September 6 | Saturday | Id-e-Milad/Indrajatra | Gangtok, Raipur, Srinagar |
September 12 | Friday | Friday following Eid-i-Milad | Jammu, Srinagar, Jaipur |
September 22 | Monday | Navratra Sthapna | Jaipur |
September 23 | Tuesday | Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji | Jammu |
September 29 | Monday | Maha Saptami/Durga Puja | Agartala, Guwahati, Imphal, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi |
September 30 | Tuesday | Maha Ashtami/Durga Puja | Agartala, Guwahati, Imphal, Kolkata, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur |
Customers should note that these holidays are state-specific and may not apply to all states on the same day. It is advisable to contact your local bank branch to know the specific holiday list for your state.
Weekly Holidays
In addition to festival holidays, banks across the country will also be closed on weekly holidays. As per RBI rules, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Furthermore, all Sundays of the month are bank holidays. This rule will also apply in September 2025. Customers should plan their banking activities keeping these weekly holidays in mind.
Digital Banking Services Will Remain Active
Although bank branches will be closed on holidays, customers have no reason to worry. Digital banking services will be available 24/7. You can use services like UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, and ATMs without any interruption. Online transactions and other digital services will remain fully functional on holidays, which is a great relief for customers. Therefore, you can easily carry out your financial transactions even on a holiday.