Bank Holiday: If you are planning to visit a bank branch tomorrow on September 18 to get your work done, then first find out whether the banks are open in your state or not. Friday. If you’re thinking about visiting a bank branch on September 18th, it’s a good idea to check whether banks are operating in your state first. Based on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, banks will be shut down in one state tomorrow, Friday. Discover which states won’t be open tomorrow and the reasons behind it.
Why will banks stay closed tomorrow, Friday 18th September?
Banks will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 18th, because of Unitarian Anniversary Day. Meghalaya is the state where banks will be closed for Unitarian Anniversary Day. All public and private sector banks, including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara, Axis, HDFC, and ICICI, will be shut. Banks will continue operating in all other states besides Meghalaya.
What’s the significance of Unitarian Anniversary Day?
Unitarian Anniversary Day is observed annually on September 18th in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills area of Meghalaya. The day marks the start of the regional Unitarian faith movement. Hajom Kissor Singh established this movement. He organized the first Unitarian church prayer service in his residence in Jawai on September 18th, 1887. In this region, the faith is called Ka Niam Unitarian. It focuses on preserving Khasi traditions, promoting social responsibility, and upholding human values, alongside monotheistic beliefs. The Unitarian community continues to arrange special prayer gatherings for this celebration today.
In 2026, the Meghalaya government has designated September 18th as a local holiday to honor Unitarian Anniversary Day. This applies to East Khasi Hills, East Jaintia Hills, South West Khasi Hills, and Ri-Bhoi.
Will bank branches be open in other parts of the country?
Banks will be open in many states, such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana. Only Meghalaya will have banks closed. Banks will be open everywhere else in the country.
When are banks closed during September?
September 18 – Banks will be closed in Meghalaya due to Unitarian Anniversary Day.
September 20 – Sunday
September 21 – Banks will remain closed in Bhubaneswar and Thiruvananthapuram due to Srimanta Sankardev Janmotsav and Sri Narayana Guru Samadhi.
September 22 – Banks will remain closed in Ranchi due to Karma Puja.
September 23 – Banks will remain closed in Jammu and Srinagar on account of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s birthday.
September 25 – Banks in Gangtok will remain closed due to Indrajatra.
September 26 – Banks will remain closed due to fourth Saturday.
September 27 – Sunday.