Bank Holidays in September 2025: Banks to Remain Shut for 15 Days, Check the Full State-Wise List

The month of September 2025 will witness multiple bank holidays across India, adding up to a total of 15 non-working days. These holidays include festivals, Sundays, as well as the mandatory second and fourth Saturdays. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has already issued the official holiday calendar for September, and it’s important for customers to plan their essential banking work in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience.

While digital services will continue uninterrupted, customers relying on physical branch visits for tasks such as cash deposits, withdrawals, or cheque clearance should take note of the closure dates.

Why So Many Holidays in September?

Apart from the regular weekly offs, September is lined with several major festivals and regional events. These include Vishwakarma Puja, Onam, Eid-e-Milad, Indrajatra, Maharaja Hari Singh Jayanti, and Durga Puja festivities. Since these holidays vary from state to state, banks will not be closed nationwide on all days. Instead, specific states will observe holidays based on their cultural and regional festivals.

For example, while Onam is a major holiday in Kerala, it will not affect banking operations in northern states. Similarly, Durga Puja will impact West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, and Odisha more significantly.

Key Bank Holidays in September 2025

Here is a list of some major holidays scheduled in different states:

• September 3, 2025 – Vishwakarma Puja: Banks closed in Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.

• September 4, 2025 – Onam (first day): Holiday in Kerala.

• September 5, 2025 – Eid-e-Milad and Onam: Holiday across major cities like Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal, and Hyderabad.

• September 6, 2025 – Indrajatra: Banks closed in Sikkim and other selected regions.

• September 22–23, 2025 – Maharaja Hari Singh Jayanti: Holiday in Jammu and Kashmir.

• September 29–30, 2025 – Maha Saptami and Maha Ashtami: Banks shut in West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, and Tripura.

Regular Weekend Holidays

In addition to the festival holidays, banks will also remain closed on:

• September 7, 14, 21, and 28 – All Sundays.

• September 13 – Second Saturday.

• September 27 – Fourth Saturday.

This makes up the complete list of 15 bank holidays in September 2025.

Digital Banking to the Rescue

The good news for customers is that online banking services such as UPI, net banking, and mobile banking will remain fully operational. That means fund transfers, bill payments, and balance checks can still be carried out without disruption. However, services like cash deposits, cheque clearances, or loan-related work will require a physical visit and hence need advance planning.

Final Word

With 15 non-working days in September 2025, it is advisable for customers to mark the dates and plan their branch visits accordingly. While digital transactions won’t face any hurdles, those dependent on offline banking services must finish their urgent tasks before the holidays begin.

So, if you have important financial work lined up, make sure you schedule it well in advance to avoid delays.