The month of September 2026 brings several important regional and religious bank holidays, with major events like Ganesh Chaturthi, Vishwakarma Puja, and Eid-e-Milad leading the list. While offline banking services will be unavailable on these days.
However, customers can still perform all online transactions seamlessly through net banking, UPI, mobile apps, and ATMs, though cheque clearances and over-the-counter services will be unavailable.
List of Bank Holidays in India for September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applicable States / Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday | All Banks |
| September 6, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| September 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Hartalika Teej | Rajasthan, MP, UP, Bihar |
| September 10, 2026 | Thursday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Tamil Nadu |
| September 12, 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday | All Banks |
| September 13, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| September 17, 2026 | Thursday | Vishwakarma Puja | Eastern & Northern India |
| September 24, 2026 | Thursday | Milad-un-Nabi / Eid-e-Milad | Nationwide (date may vary by moon sighting) |
| September 26, 2026 | Saturday | Last Saturday Bank Holiday (Fourth Saturday) | All Banks |
| September 27, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
Highlights of Major Bank Holidays in September 2026
1. Ganesh Chaturthi (September 10, 2026)
Celebrated with grandeur in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Telangana, this festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. Banks in these regions remain closed for public worship and festivities.
2. Vishwakarma Puja (September 17, 2026)
Observed in eastern states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal, it honors Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect. Banks and workplaces organize rituals and close for the day.
3. Milad-un-Nabi / Eid-e-Milad (September 24, 2026)
A significant Islamic holiday celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Banks, schools, and government offices in many states remain closed on this day.
4. Hartalika Teej (September 8, 2026)
An important festival for women, primarily observed in Rajasthan, UP, and Bihar, celebrating marital harmony and devotion to Goddess Parvati.
5. Second & Fourth Saturdays (September 5 and September 26, 2026)
As per RBI guidelines, all scheduled commercial and cooperative banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays every month.
6. Sundays (September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026)
Regular weekly holidays when all banks remain closed across India.
Note: Some regional holidays may vary depending on state government announcements. Always check your local bank branch notice or official RBI regional calendar for state-specific holidays.
