This weekend brings an extended holiday period in certain states. In Kerala, banks are closed today, September 21, in observance of Shree Narayana Guru Samadhi, while banks nationwide will be shut tomorrow, September 22, for Sunday. In Haryana, banks will also remain closed on Monday, September 23, for Heroes’ Martyrdom Day.
For urgent financial needs, remember that online banking services and mobile banking apps will continue to operate even during holidays, unless otherwise notified. ATMs are also available for cash withdrawals during these closures.
In total, banks across India—both public and private—will observe at least 14 holidays in September 2024, including weekends (second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays), as well as regional and religious festivals. Since holidays can differ from state to state, it’s recommended to check with your local bank branch or banking app for an up-to-date holiday schedule.
Key Bank Holidays in September 2024:
September 21 (Saturday) – Shree Narayana Guru Samadhi (Kerala)
September 22 (Sunday) – Nationwide
September 23 (Monday) – Heroes’ Martyrdom Day (Haryana)
September 28 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday (Nationwide)
September 29 (Sunday) – Nationwide.
Previous holidays include September 1 (Sunday), September 7 (Ganesh Chaturthi), September 8 (Sunday/Nuakhai), September 13 (Ramdev Jayanti), September 14 (Second Saturday/Onam), September 15 (Sunday), September 17 (Indra Jatra), and September 18 (Eid-e-Milad/Sree Narayan Guru Jayanthi).
The RBI provides this information through official channels, including its website and notifications to banks and financial institutions.
National holidays are days when all banks across the country are closed. In contrast, regional holidays apply only to specific states or regions, meaning that only banks in those areas will be closed. Therefore, a bank holiday in one state does not necessarily affect banks in other states.
Check the Reserve Bank website
A complete list of bank holidays can be seen on the Reserve Bank of India website. You can get information about holidays according to your state by visiting the RBI holiday list https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/HolidayMatrixDisplay.aspx. Make sure to plan your banking operations keeping these holidays in mind.
Online Banking Facilities and ATMs to Remain Operational
Despite bank holidays, you can still conduct transactions and manage other banking tasks through online banking and ATMs. These facilities will not be affected by the bank closures. During this period, you can perform many banking activities via mobile or net banking, as all online services will remain fully operational.
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