Bank Holiday September 15: Bank customers need to pay attention before visiting their branch today. Tuesday, September 15, is a bank holiday in some parts of the country due to regional festivals and celebrations. However, banks will continue to function normally in most other states.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bank holiday calendar, bank branches will remain closed in Gujarat, Odisha and Goa on September 15. Customers planning to visit a branch should check the holiday applicable to their city before heading out.
The closure applies to both public sector and private sector bank branches operating in the affected regions.
Why Are Banks Closed on September 15?
Banks are closed in different states today because of Samvatsari, Nuakhai and the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi. These occasions are celebrated with different religious and cultural traditions across the affected regions.
Major banks such as State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank will also follow the applicable regional holiday schedule.
Samvatsari: A Day of Forgiveness in Jainism
Samvatsari is an important occasion in the Jain community and is associated with introspection, forgiveness and spiritual reflection.
On this day, devotees reflect on their thoughts, words and actions and seek forgiveness for mistakes made knowingly or unknowingly. They also extend forgiveness to others as part of the tradition.
Nuakhai Festival in Odisha
Nuakhai is a major agricultural festival celebrated primarily in Odisha and neighbouring areas. The festival is associated with welcoming the new harvest and offering newly harvested crops to the deities.
Families come together to perform religious rituals and enjoy meals prepared using fresh produce. The festival also reflects the close connection between farmers, nature and agriculture.
Second Day of Ganesh Chaturthi
The second day of Ganesh Chaturthi is marked by continued worship of Lord Ganesha following the installation of the idol.
Devotees offer items such as Durva grass, flowers and Modaks while praying for prosperity, happiness and freedom from obstacles. In many areas, devotees participate in morning and evening aarti along with bhajan and kirtan programmes.
Where Will Banks Remain Open Today?
Bank branches will remain operational in most parts of the country on September 15.
The regional holiday applies to Gujarat, Odisha and Goa, while branches in other states are scheduled to function normally, subject to local holiday arrangements.
Customers can still use ATMs, internet banking, mobile banking and UPI services even when their local branch is closed, although certain banking services may depend on the specific bank’s systems.
Bank Holidays in September: Full List
Customers should also keep track of the remaining bank holidays scheduled for September.
- September 14: Banks remain closed in several cities, including Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji and Vijayawada, due to Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
- September 15: Banks remain closed in Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar and Goa for Samvatsari, Nuakhai and the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi.
- September 18: Banks in Meghalaya remain closed for Unitarian Anniversary Day.
- September 20: Sunday, so banks remain closed.
- September 21: Bank branches in Bhubaneswar and Thiruvananthapuram remain closed for Srimanta Sankardev Janmotsav and Sri Narayana Guru Samadhi.
- September 22: Banks in Ranchi remain closed for Karma Puja.
- September 23: Banks in Jammu and Srinagar remain closed on account of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s birthday.
- September 25: Banks in Gangtok remain closed for Indrajatra.
- September 26: Banks remain closed on account of the fourth Saturday.
- September 27: Sunday, so bank branches remain closed.
Check Your Local Bank Holiday Before Visiting
Bank holidays can differ from one state or city to another, so customers should not assume that a holiday applies nationwide. Before visiting a branch, it is better to check the RBI holiday schedule or confirm with the concerned bank.
Even when branches are closed, customers can generally continue using digital banking facilities for routine transactions.