As directed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), all banks in India, including the State Bank of India (SBI), are closed today, Saturday, September 27. The closure is due to today being the fourth Saturday of the month, which is a regular holiday for all banks. Tomorrow, September 28, banks will also remain closed since it is a Sunday, giving bank employees a two-day weekend.
What is the reason behind banks being closed on certain days?
The Reserve Bank of India has established a policy regarding the norm of designated holidays for Banks. All Banks are required to close as follows:
- All Sundays
- The second Saturday of each month
- The fourth Saturday of each month
Besides the holidays stated, it may also be possible for banks to close in certain states for local festivals, celebrations, public holidays, or locally recognized celebrations. This policy helps banks plan their workloads and provides employees with an appropriate rest day.
List of bank holidays in September 2025
Below is the full list of bank holidays occurring this month:
- September 18 (Thursday): Banks in Shillong were closed for Unitarian Anniversary Day, in honor of the founding of the Unitarian Church in 1887.
- September 22 (Monday): Banks in Jaipur were closed for Navratra Sthapna, to mark the start of the nine-day Navratri festival, celebrated by Hindus.
- September 23 (Tuesday): Banks located in Jammu and Srinagar were closed for the commemoration of the birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji, the last king of Jammu and Kashmir.
- September 27 (Saturday): Banks were closed across the country for the fourth Saturday.
- September 28 (Sunday): Banks were closed nationwide for the Sunday holiday.
- On Monday, September 29, banks will be closed in Agartala, Kolkata and Guwahati on the occasion of Maha Saptami (7th day of Durga Puja).
- On Tuesday, September 30, banks will be closed in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Imphal, Jaipur, Kolkata, Patna and Ranchi on the occasion of Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami (8th day of Durga Puja).
- Another weekly holiday: Sundays – September 7, 14, 21, and 28. Also, the second Saturday, September 13, was a bank holiday.
What customers can do during bank holidays.
Customers may still withdraw cash from ATMs and pay or transfer (through UPI apps) after bank branches are closed. Online and mobile banking will also still be available unless there is a planned technical outage.
Determining Bank Holidays
Each year, the RBI, in collaboration with state governments, creates a bank holiday calendar. Holidays generally include national holidays, festivals for a specific state, cultural celebrations, and a similar day each week, such as Sunday. The RBI publishes an official list of holidays on its website, which banks adhere to without question.
By informing customers of the schedule ahead of time, customers can make plans for their banking activities without any last-minute issues, particularly for weekends and holiday periods.
