Banks to remain closed for 4 days this week; check the RBI holiday calendar for September 14–20

Banks such as SBI, HDFC, ICICI, and PNB will observe multiple holidays between September 14 and 20. You can view the complete list of bank holidays and the reasons for them here.

Banks across various parts of the country will remain closed for several days this week—specifically between September 14 and September 20. However, the holidays will not fall on the same day in every state or city. According to the RBI holiday calendar, bank branches will remain closed in different locations due to various holidays. Additionally, the weekly Sunday holiday will also apply.

For how many days will banks remain closed this week?

Banks may remain closed for up to four days between September 14 and 20. However, these holidays vary by city and state. This means that a bank holiday in your city does not necessarily imply that banks will be closed in other cities on the same day. Therefore, it is advisable to check the holiday schedule for your specific city before visiting a branch.

Why will banks remain closed on September 14?

On Monday, September 14, banks will remain closed in several cities due to local festivals, including Ganesh Chaturthi. Banking services will be suspended for the holiday in certain states, including Maharashtra.

Why is there a holiday on September 15?

September 15 marks ‘Samvatsari’ (a festival of the Jain community) and ‘Nuakhai’ (an agricultural festival in Odisha). It also marks the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Bank branches may remain closed due to these festivals. Therefore, if you need to visit a bank branch to complete a task, it is best to verify the date and the holiday status in your city beforehand.

Where will banks remain closed on September 16?

There is a regional holiday in some places, such as Goa, on September 16. Under the RBI’s holiday framework, bank holidays are not uniform across the entire country; they are determined based on specific banking centers. This is why SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB, and other banks keep their branches closed in various cities in accordance with the RBI calendar.

Sunday Holiday on September 20

Bank branches across the country will remain closed on Sunday, September 20. The Sunday holiday applies to all banks. Since the preceding day is Saturday, September 19, it is also important to note which Saturday of the month it is; banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, whereas they stay open on the first and third Saturdays.

How ​​will work get done if banks are closed?

A bank branch being closed does not mean that all banking services will cease. During holidays, digital banking services—such as UPI, mobile banking, net banking, and online payment facilities—can generally still be used. Customers can perform various tasks online, such as checking their account balance, transferring funds, and paying bills.