Bank Holiday September 2026:  There are a number of places in India where banks will remain closed in the coming days because of the holidays of second Saturday, Sunday, and regional festivals. But the number of days remains different from state to state. The banks in India will remain closed in September 12 because of the second Saturday holiday, whereas the holiday on Sunday falls on September 13. Also, there is a holiday in a number of states on September 14 because of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Bank Holiday September 2026: Why Are Banks Closed From September 12?
From September 12 to September 15, there will be four days of holidays for Odisha and Goa. This will cover the second Saturday, Sunday, and the holidays of the regional festivals. For the state of Maharashtra, there are holidays that will be observed by banks from September 12 to September 14. Cities such as Mumbai and Nagpur will observe Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14.
Bank Holiday September 2026: Why Are Maharashtra Banks Facing 4-Day Disruption?
Four days of disruption have taken place in Maharashtra, taking into consideration September 11 as one of the days of the national bank strike. The national bank strike was called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) with several concerns, which included five-day banking week among many other things. September 12 and 13 were normal holidays, while September 14 was a festival holiday. Therefore, from September 11 to September 14, there have been four days of disruption in Maharashtra; however, September 11 was the day of the strike and not a bank holiday declared by the RBI.
Bank Holiday September 2026: State-Wise List
- September 12: Banks closed nationwide for the second Saturday.
- September 13: Sunday; banks closed nationwide.
- September 14: Bank holiday in several states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, for Ganesh Chaturthi and related regional observances.
- September 15: Additional regional holiday in Odisha and Goa.
Thus, Odisha and Goa have four consecutive scheduled bank holidays from September 12-15, while Maharashtra and several other states have three scheduled holidays from September 12-14.
Bank Holiday September 2026: Will UPI And Online Banking Work?
Bank holiday will mostly have an impact on physical branches. For instance, UPI and mobile, internet banking will most likely be available. Any person who needs services like cash transactions, cheque-related processes, and documentation should refer to the local schedule of their bank.
Bank Holiday September 2026: Latest Update
The crucial aspect that must be noted by the customers is that both states do not have the same schedule of four days of closure of banks. Four consecutive days of bank closure occur in the state of Odisha between September 12 and 15. The four-day disturbance in the state of Maharashtra includes the September 11 bank strike. Thus, customers are advised to consult the RBI holiday schedule state/city wise before visiting any bank branch.
