If you need to complete any important bank-related tasks in September—such as cheque clearance, getting a draft made, or visiting a branch to deposit cash—then this information is very useful for you. According to the calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), public sector banks (like SBI, PNB, BOB, Canara, and Indian Bank) and private sector banks (like HDFC, ICICI, and Axis) across various states will remain closed for a total of 14 days in September 2026.

These 14 days of holidays include Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, as well as holidays for various national and regional festivals.

When will banks remain closed in September 2026?
Bank holidays depend on the specific state and the local festivals celebrated there. Let’s look at the complete holiday calendar for September:

1. Weekly Holidays (Weekend Holidays):
6 September 2026: Sunday (Weekly Off)
12 September 2026: Second Saturday of the month
13 September 2026: Sunday (Weekly Off)
20 September 2026: Sunday (Weekly Off)
26 September 2026: Fourth Saturday of the month
27 September 2026: Sunday (Weekly Off)
2. Holidays for Festivals and Regional Occasions:
Apart from weekly holidays, several major religious and cultural festivals fall in September, leading to bank closures in specific states:

Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi: Banks will remain closed in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Goa to mark the Ganesh Utsav celebrations.
Milad-un-Nabi / Eid-e-Milad: Banking services will remain suspended in most states across the country to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
Karam Puja / Indra Jatra / Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi: Regional holidays will be observed in Jharkhand, Sikkim, Odisha, Kerala, and the Northeastern states due to these local festivals.

Will digital banking services remain closed? Even if bank branches remain closed, customers need not worry at all. The following banking services will remain operational 24x7, even during holidays:

UPI and Mobile Banking: Financial transactions via Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and bank apps will continue as usual.
Net Banking: Online fund transfer facilities (IMPS, NEFT, RTGS) will remain available.
ATM Services: ATMs will remain operational for cash withdrawals and checking mini-statements (however, it is advisable to withdraw cash in advance to avoid running out of cash during the festive period).

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