Bank Holidays in September 2025: Banks across India will remain closed for 15 days in September 2025 due to festivals, weekends, and regional holidays. Check the full RBI bank holiday calendar and plan your transactions in advance.
The month of September 2025 is packed with festivals and cultural celebrations across India. From Onam and Mahalaya to Navratri, different states will observe several regional holidays during this period. As a result, schools, government offices, and banks will remain closed on multiple days.
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According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks across various states and Union Territories will stay closed for 15 days in September 2025. This count includes the second and fourth Saturdays along with the usual Sunday holidays.
The RBI guidelines clearly state: “All scheduled and non-scheduled banks will observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays.” Banks across the country also remain closed on Sundays.
This means banking services like cash deposits, withdrawals, and cheque clearances will not be available on these days. However, customers can still use online banking, mobile banking, UPI, ATMs, and net banking for most transactions. To avoid inconvenience, it is advisable to plan visits to bank branches in advance and confirm holidays with the local branch if required.
Complete List of Bank Holidays in September 2025
- September 3 (Wednesday): Karma Puja – Jharkhand
- September 4 (Thursday): First Onam – Kerala
- September 5 (Friday): Id-e-Milad/Milad-un-Nabi – Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Jharkhand, Telangana
- September 6 (Saturday): Id-e-Milad (Milad-Un-Nabi)/Indrajatra – Sikkim, Chhattisgarh
- September 7 (Sunday): Weekly holiday – All India
- September 12 (Friday): Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi – Jammu & Kashmir
- September 13 (Saturday): Second Saturday – All India
- September 14 (Sunday): Weekly holiday – All India
- September 21 (Sunday): Weekly holiday – All India
- September 22 (Monday): Navratra Sthapna – Rajasthan
- September 23 (Tuesday): Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji – Jammu & Kashmir
- September 27 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday – All India
- September 28 (Sunday): Weekly holiday – All India
- September 29 (Monday): Maha Saptami/Durga Puja – Tripura, Assam, West Bengal
- September 30 (Tuesday): Maha Ashtami/Durga Puja – Tripura, Odisha, Assam, Manipur, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand
Key Takeaways for Customers: Bank Holidays in September 2025
- Banks will remain closed for 15 days in September 2025.
- Services like UPI, mobile banking, and ATMs will function as usual.
- Customers should plan cash transactions in advance.
- Always check the regional holiday calendar for state-specific closures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Bank Holidays in September 2025
Q1. How many bank holidays are there in September 2025?
There are a total of 15 bank holidays in September 2025, including Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays.
Q2. Will online banking services work during bank holidays?
Yes. Services such as UPI, mobile banking, internet banking, and ATMs will remain functional even when bank branches are closed.
Q3. Are bank holidays the same across India?
No. Bank holidays vary from state to state depending on regional festivals and events. For example, Onam is a holiday in Kerala but not in other states.
Q4. Do private banks follow the same holiday list as government banks?
Yes. Both private and public sector banks follow the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday schedule, which includes Sundays and second/fourth Saturdays.
Q5. What should customers do to avoid inconvenience during bank holidays?
It is advisable to plan cash deposits, withdrawals, and cheque clearances in advance. Customers should also check with their local branch for state-specific holidays.
Q6. Are stock markets also closed on these bank holidays?
Not always. Stock market holidays are declared separately by the BSE and NSE. Some bank holidays may coincide, but not all.
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