New Delhi: If you have pending bank work for the coming week, make sure to check the schedule before heading out. You wouldn’t want to arrive at the bank only to find it closed due to a holiday and have to return empty-handed. There are holidays next week due to festivals, which could stall your important tasks. You can consult the RBI calendar to clarify any doubts regarding these bank holidays.
Banks will be closed in some states on September 14 (mid-September). On September 15, banks will observe a holiday in three states. If you have pending bank-related work, do not worry; we are providing details about the holidays listed in the RBI calendar.
Where banks will remain closed on September 14
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will remain closed in seven major cities across the country on September 14 due to occasions such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Puja, Hartalika Teej, and Varsiddhi Vinayak Vrat. Banks will be closed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Goa. However, customers can still conduct transactions using digital banking facilities.
Holiday in 3 states on September 15
According to the RBI, the festive period continues on September 15, resulting in bank holidays. Bank branches will remain closed in cities across three states on the occasion of Samvatsari, Nuakhai, and the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Banks will be closed in Gujarat, Odisha, and Goa.
Two consecutive days of holidays in Goa and Odisha
A key point for bank customers is that banks in Goa and Odisha will remain closed on both September 14 and 15. Therefore, it is advisable for residents of these states to complete any urgent bank-related work beforehand.
Holiday in Meghalaya on September 18
Next week, on September 18, banks under the Shillong circle in the northeastern state of Meghalaya will observe a holiday due to Seng Kut Snem, a local festival.
Bank holidays
Digital banking services will remain available despite the bank holidays. Digital services such as UPI, mobile banking, internet banking, and ATMs remain available. However, specific rules may apply to the services or transactions of individual banks. Therefore, if you need to withdraw cash or carry out essential banking tasks, it is important to plan. For your information, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues a list of bank holidays. You can check this list before visiting the bank to completely eliminate any confusion regarding holidays.
