Janmashtami Bank Holiday: Will banks remain closed or open on Janmashtami, September 4? Check the full RBI bank holiday list..

Janmashtami Bank Holiday 2026: The festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. This year, on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami—Friday, September 4—banks will remain closed in several states. According to the official bank holiday list issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), operations will be suspended at both public and private sector bank branches in various circles.

If you need to visit a bank this week for tasks like cheque clearing, cash deposits, or other essential work, please check the holiday list for your city before heading out.

In which states will banks remain closed on September 4?

Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand: Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Dehradun, and Noida.
Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh: Jaipur, Bhopal, and Indore.
Gujarat and Maharashtra: Ahmedabad and Mumbai (in certain areas, based on local customs).

Eastern India: Kolkata, Patna, Gangtok, and Ranchi.
South India: Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru (select circles).
(Note: In states or Union Territories where an official holiday for Janmashtami has not been notified, bank branches will remain open during their regular hours.)

September 2026: Bank Holiday Calendar

September 4, Friday: Shri Krishna Janmashtami – Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, MP, Delhi NCR, etc.

September 12, Saturday: Second Saturday – Banks closed across India.

September 13, Sunday: Weekly Holiday – Banks closed across India.

September 26, Saturday: Fourth Saturday – Banks closed across India.

Digital services will remain operational even when banks are closed.

Despite bank branches being closed, customers will face no issues with financial transactions. You can avail of online services from the comfort of your home. Money transfers via Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and the BHIM app will remain operational 24/7. ATM services for cash withdrawals and deposits will continue to function. Online fund transfers via NEFT and RTGS will also be easily accessible.

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