Bank Holidays: In the upcoming week, specifically from September 14th to 19th, if you have any significant banking tasks, make sure to check the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday schedule before heading out. Due to the festival season in mid-September, many banks across various states will be closed for several days. On September 14th and 15th, banks will be closed in numerous states due to Ganesh Chaturthi, Samvatsari, and Nuakhai.
According to the RBI’s holiday list, seven states will see bank branches closed on September 14th, while three states will have closures on September 15th. Notably, two states will experience two consecutive days of bank closures.
On September 14th, banks will be closed in seven major states in observance of Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Puja, Haritalika Teej, and Varasiddhi Vinayak Vrat:
– Maharashtra
– Karnataka
– Tamil Nadu
– Telangana
– Andhra Pradesh
– Odisha
– Goa
Additionally, on September 15th, banks will also be closed in three states as the celebrations continue with Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha), Nuakhai, and the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi:
– Gujarat
– Odisha
– Goa
It’s important for bank customers to note that both Goa and Odisha will have two consecutive holidays on September 14th and 15th. Therefore, residents in these states should aim to complete their essential banking tasks ahead of time.
Moreover, on September 18th, banks in the Shillong circle of Meghalaya will be closed due to Seng Kut Snem, a local festival celebrated in this northeastern state.
Banks will remain closed in several states next week on September 14, 15 and 18 due to regional festivals and occasions.
On September 14, banks will be closed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Goa for Ganesh Chaturthi/Ganesh Puja and related observances.
On September 15, banks in Gujarat, Odisha and Goa will remain closed for Samvatsari and Nuakhai.
On September 18, banks in Shillong, Meghalaya, will observe a holiday for Unitarian Anniversary Day.
Digital services will not be affected
Even when bank branches are closed, digital services like UPI, mobile banking, internet banking, and ATMs are generally available. However, different rules may apply to specific bank services or transactions. Therefore, if you need to withdraw cash or perform any essential banking tasks, it’s best to prepare in advance.