Bank Holiday: As the festive season begins in India, bank holidays also commence across various states. The auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country on Monday, September 14. So, if you have urgent bank-related work, check the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list before stepping out; otherwise, you might face inconvenience in the humid heat.
Banks will remain closed for consecutive days in several states throughout September due to various festivals. Banks will be closed in many states on September 14 and 15 due to Ganesh Chaturthi, Samvatsari, and Nuakhai. According to the RBI holiday list, bank branches will remain closed in seven states on September 14, while three states will observe a bank holiday on September 15.
Due to the closures, you will not be able to deposit cash, clear cheques, or handle other loan-related tasks at the branch. However, you can still transfer money online between accounts and withdraw cash from ATMs.
Banks Closed on September 14
On Monday, banks will remain closed in cities across seven major states due to festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Puja, Hartalika Teej, and Varsiddhi Vinayak Vrat.
States where banks are closed:
Maharashtra: Banks will remain completely closed in Mumbai, Pune, and across the state due to the Ganesh festival.
Karnataka: Bengaluru and other districts will observe a public holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Goa: Banks across the state will remain closed due to the installation of Lord Ganesh and traditional festivities.
Gujarat: Banks will observe a holiday in Ahmedabad and major cities due to local festivals.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Banks will remain closed on Ganesh Chaturthi in various districts of both states, including Hyderabad.
Tamil Nadu: Banks will remain closed in Chennai and surrounding areas in accordance with regional guidelines.
Other states (e.g., Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, West Bengal, etc.): Banks will remain open in these states on Ganesh Chaturthi. Holiday in 3 states on September 15
On September 15, bank branches in Gujarat, Odisha, and Goa will remain closed due to Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha), Nuakhai, and the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi:
Bank holiday on September 18
On September 18, banks in the Shillong circle will remain closed due to Seng Kut Snem—a local festival—in the northeastern state of Meghalaya.
Despite the bank closures, people will not face any significant inconvenience. In today’s digital age, most banking services are available around the clock. You can easily transfer funds and pay bills using net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATM services.