Bank holidays in September 2026
Banks in India close on different days in each state. This page shows all the RBI holidays of September 2026, with the states where they apply. It also shows the 2nd and 4th Saturdays and the long holiday periods. Verification date (RBI list): 27 Oct 2026.
September 2026 bank holiday list
Banks close on all Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27 September) and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays (12 September and 26 September). RBI also lists holidays on 9 working days of September in one or more states (table below). 1 more are on a Sunday or a 2nd or 4th Saturday. Thus, they do not add a closed day.
| Date | Day | Holiday (RBI name) | Banks closed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep | Friday | Janmashtami (Vaishnva) (Shravan Vad-8)/Krishna Jayanthi | Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal |
| 11 Sep | Friday | Elections in the jurisdiction of Jaipur Municipal Corporation | Rajasthan |
| 12 Sep | Saturday | Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva On a 2nd Saturday: no extra closed day | Assam |
| 14 Sep | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi/Ganesh Puja/Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata/Vinayakar Chathurthi/Hartalika | Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana |
| 15 Sep | Tuesday | Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha)/Nuakhai/Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) | Goa, Gujarat, Odisha |
| 18 Sep | Friday | Unitarian Anniversary Day | Meghalaya |
| 21 Sep | Monday | Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva/Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi | Assam, Kerala |
| 22 Sep | Tuesday | Karma Puja | Jharkhand |
| 23 Sep | Wednesday | Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 25 Sep | Friday | Indrajatra | Sikkim |
RBI uses one name for each date in all states. The name can include festivals of states where banks stay open.
Closed days in each state
Total days that banks close in September 2026: Sundays, the 2nd and 4th Saturdays and the RBI holidays on working days.
| State | Holidays on working days | Total closed days |
|---|---|---|
| Odisha | 3 | 9 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2 | 8 |
| Goa | 2 | 8 |
| Gujarat | 2 | 8 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 2 | 8 |
| Jharkhand | 2 | 8 |
| Kerala | 2 | 8 |
| Meghalaya | 2 | 8 |
| Rajasthan | 2 | 8 |
| Sikkim | 2 | 8 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2 | 8 |
| Telangana | 2 | 8 |
| Assam | 1 | 7 |
| Bihar | 1 | 7 |
| Chandigarh | 1 | 7 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 7 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 7 |
| Karnataka | 1 | 7 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | 7 |
| Maharashtra | 1 | 7 |
| Mizoram | 1 | 7 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1 | 7 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | 7 |
| West Bengal | 1 | 7 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 6 |
| Delhi | 0 | 6 |
| Manipur | 0 | 6 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 6 |
| Tripura | 0 | 6 |
Long holiday periods in September 2026
In these states, banks close for 3 or more days together. Do your branch work before them.
- Fri 11 Sep to Sun 13 Sep (3 days): Rajasthan
- Sat 12 Sep to Mon 14 Sep (3 days): Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
- Sat 12 Sep to Tue 15 Sep (4 days): Goa, Odisha
- Fri 25 Sep to Sun 27 Sep (3 days): Sikkim
EMIs, UPI and ATMs on a bank holiday
EMIs and auto-debits do not stop on a bank holiday. Since 1 August 2021, NACH works on all days of the week (RBI, 4 June 2021). NACH is the system that collects loan EMIs, SIPs and insurance premiums. Thus, if your EMI date is a holiday, the bank can debit your account on that day. Keep the money in your account on the day before. UPI, ATMs, cards and internet banking usually continue to operate. Branches close, and cheques wait for the next working day.
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in September 2026?
The number of closed days changes with the state. With Sundays and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, banks close for 9 days in Odisha and 6 days in Tripura. RBI lists holidays on 9 working days in September in one or more states.
Which Saturdays are bank holidays in September 2026?
The 2nd and 4th Saturdays: 12 September and 26 September. Banks open on the other Saturdays (5 September, 19 September), unless the day is a holiday in your state.
Are banks closed on 4 September?
In 20 of the 29 states and UTs on the RBI list. RBI name: Janmashtami (Vaishnva) (Shravan Vad-8)/Krishna Jayanthi. Use the checker at the top for your state.
Will my EMI be debited on a bank holiday?
Yes, it can be. Since 1 August 2021, NACH works on all days of the week. Keep the money for the EMI in your account on the day before the EMI date.
Sources
- Reserve Bank of India: Bank Holidays (holiday list for each RBI office). Verification date: 27 Oct 2026. The list shows holidays as given in the Negotiable Instruments Act. State governments give these days as holidays.
- RBI Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies, 4 June 2021: NACH on all days from 1 August 2021.
A state can give a new holiday at short notice. We examine the RBI list each month. Before you go to a branch on a festival day, speak to the branch to make sure that it opens.