If you are planning to visit a bank branch on Friday, September 18, 2026, check the holiday schedule before heading out. According to the September bank holiday calendar, branches in Meghalaya will remain closed on September 18 due to Unitarian Anniversary Day.
The holiday is regional, so bank branches in other parts of the country will continue to operate normally.
Why Are Banks Closed on September 18?
Banks in Meghalaya will observe a holiday on September 18 for Unitarian Anniversary Day. Government notifications issued in the state confirm the closure of banks and financial institutions in several districts, including East Khasi Hills, East Jaintia Hills and South West Khasi Hills.
The holiday is associated with the beginning of the Unitarian movement in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills. Hajom Kissor Singh conducted the first Unitarian church service at his home in Jowai on September 18, 1887. The day is observed annually to commemorate the occasion.
Will Banks Be Open in Other States?
Yes. The September 18 holiday is regional and does not mean that bank branches across India will be closed.
Customers in states such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana can visit their respective bank branches as usual, subject to any local holiday applicable to their particular banking centre.
Customers in Meghalaya should check their local branch before visiting, particularly in districts where the state government has issued specific closure orders.
Bank Holidays in the Remaining Days of September 2026
After September 18, several other regional and regular bank holidays are scheduled during the month. These include:
- September 20: Sunday — weekly holiday.
- September 21: Bank holiday in Bhubaneswar and Thiruvananthapuram for regional observances.
- September 22: Bank holiday in Ranchi for Karma Puja.
- September 23: Bank holiday in Jammu and Srinagar for the birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji.
- September 25: Bank holiday in Gangtok for Indrajatra.
- September 26: Fourth Saturday — banks closed nationwide.
- September 27: Sunday — weekly holiday.
Bank holidays are generally location-specific, so customers should check the applicable RBI schedule for their city or banking centre before planning a branch visit.